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RK54 RZV

2004 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

187,029 mi
Last recorded187,029 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK54 RZV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 187,029 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2023 171,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 159,387 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

extensive oil leaks noted

n/s/r brake flexi hose damaged just mot legal advise replace

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit 205/55/16v

play noted both sides rear suspension just mot legal

Pass 18 Sep 2021 154,419 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 144,329 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber coupling splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 25 Jul 2020 144,329 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect H7 fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect H7 fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber coupling splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 20 Jul 2019 137,097 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 129,486 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 124,304 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 120,737 miles

offside rear tyre just on limit for today, recommend immediate renewal

rear brake pads worn close to wear limit

Fail 12 Mar 2016 120,737 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

offside rear tyre just on limit for today, recommend immediate renewal

rear brake pads worn close to wear limit

Pass 20 Sep 2014 106,644 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 93,960 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer portion of tread.

Offside front tyre wearing on inner portion of tread.

Offside handbrake slightly low effeciency.

Fail 4 Sep 2013 93,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer portion of tread.

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner portion of tread.

Offside handbrake slightly low effeciency.

Fail 14 Sep 2012 83,913 miles

Brake warning lamp indicating fault?

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slight free play nearside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 14 Sep 2012 83,913 miles

Brake warning lamp indicating fault?

Slight free play nearside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 12 Sep 2011 70,361 miles

Advanced wear to rear brake pads.

Slight buckle to offside rear wheel inner rim.

Slight wear to inner portion of nearside rear tyre.

Pass 3 Sep 2010 60,904 miles

Both front tyres showing signs of wear to outer portions of tread.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 50,997 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 40,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 25,679 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 RZV is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RZV, 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 RZV registered?

RK54 RZV is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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