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RK54 TGV

2004 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,233 mi
Last recorded102,233 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 102,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 94,941 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 94,916 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 89,211 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front tyres wearing outer edges

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2016 84,391 miles

Both front tyres worn outer edges

Fail 16 May 2016 84,391 miles

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush Both rear upper (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 20 May 2015 80,114 miles

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 78,051 miles

Both rear lower nub bushes slight play

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 73,713 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 70,155 miles

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

both front tyres wearing outer edges slightly

Pass 11 Feb 2011 63,334 miles

o/s/r lower hub bush slight play

Pass 5 Feb 2010 56,692 miles

strong advise n/s/f tyre close to marker bars +worn outer edge

strong advise o/s/r tyre worn close to marker bars +inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2009 23,546 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 48,401 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 48,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

unable to open bonnet

Pass 28 Aug 2007 37,841 miles

nearside front tyre worn 5-1.6mm on outer edge

offside front tyre worn 5-0 0n outer edge

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 TGV is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TGV, 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 TGV registered?

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

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