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RK54 SXL

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

133,946 mi
Last recorded133,946 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 133,946 miles

slight play n/s/f steering rack end

Pass 11 May 2024 132,050 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 128,150 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 123,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush`s deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush`s deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 118,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake caliper anti rattle spring missing

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear subframe support brackets corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2018 111,643 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front shock absorber outer casing corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2017 104,198 miles

Both rear tyres worn on the inner edges

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2017 104,198 miles

Both rear tyres worn on the inner edges

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2016 98,300 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 93,468 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 87,709 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 7 Jul 2014 87,709 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2013 82,174 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 76,722 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 71,684 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 65,838 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 57,266 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 47,735 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 26,586 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 SXL is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SXL, 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 SXL registered?

RK54 SXL is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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