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RK54 SFU

2004 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

50,551 mi
Last recorded50,551 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK54 SFU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 50,551 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 42,590 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 41,964 miles

Oil leak ()

front tyres feathering & tread tearing slightly

Pass 22 Feb 2017 41,417 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread appears to be tearing in tread blocks, but not exposing internal cords or ply

Fail 22 Feb 2017 41,416 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread appears to be tearing in tread blocks, but not exposing internal cords or ply

Pass 25 Feb 2016 40,612 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2015 39,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 37,765 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 36,013 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 33,707 miles

both front tyres heavily worn on inside and outside edges possible wheel align issue

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 4 Mar 2011 30,488 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 27,678 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 24,187 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 20,472 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 15,296 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 SFU is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SFU, 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 SFU registered?

RK54 SFU is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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The MOT history for RK54 SFU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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