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RK54 SMX

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,162 mi
Last recorded161,162 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK54 SMX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 161,162 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 161,162 miles

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 152,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 142,846 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Fail 2 May 2019 142,846 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2018 131,052 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 116,850 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 101,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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 Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2015 101,682 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 92,127 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 86,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

front brake hoses perished

Fail 11 Jun 2013 86,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

front brake hoses perished

Pass 30 Mar 2012 76,448 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 66,021 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front wheel tracking out of align,{towing out}.

Pass 25 Mar 2010 58,486 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 52,311 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 44,914 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 38,105 miles

Unable to test items fitted under the undertrays

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 SMX is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SMX, 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 SMX registered?

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

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