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RK54 EFV

2004 BMW 120

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

151,470 mi
Last recorded151,470 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK54 EFV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 151,470 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 144,989 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 137,935 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 129,980 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 129,980 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working filled bottle (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 122,371 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 114,947 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 107,782 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 99,241 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 90,119 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 80,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 80,578 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 77,161 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 69,620 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 61,619 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 61,619 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 57,747 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 57,684 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 54,108 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 49,318 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 49,318 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 42,808 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 38,256 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 38,256 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 29,957 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 29,957 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 21,357 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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RK54 EFV is a 2004 BMW 120 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2004 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 82,446 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK54 EFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RK54 EFV registered?

RK54 EFV is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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