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RK54 SVL

2004 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

85,232 mi
Last recorded85,232 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 85,232 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 79,057 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 79,055 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 71,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 63,366 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 54,926 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 54,926 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour both front and both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 46,580 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 43,215 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre- wearing outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre- wearing inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2014 37,540 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 36,330 miles

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

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

engine managment light stays on

Pass 10 May 2013 34,885 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 32,635 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 31,057 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 29,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 29,333 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 27,140 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 24,008 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 20,109 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 SVL is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SVL, 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 SVL registered?

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

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