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RK54 SBO

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

146,815 mi
Last recorded146,815 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK54 SBO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 146,815 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 118,345 miles

Front tyres perished

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 118,345 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front tyres perished

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 115,907 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 98,146 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 81,457 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 74,549 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 74,548 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 53,999 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 49,055 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 44,515 miles

front pads starting to wear low

large engine and underbody trays fitted

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 11 Aug 2008 40,878 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 37,172 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 SBO is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SBO, 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 SBO registered?

RK54 SBO is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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