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RK54 TNO

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

174,068 mi
Last recorded174,068 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK54 TNO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 174,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 163,886 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 163,884 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 152,949 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 16 Dec 2020 152,430 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 152,423 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 142,731 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 135,092 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 125,828 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 116,302 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 106,387 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 97,762 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 84,773 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 71,312 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 50,220 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 50,220 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 39,188 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 32,457 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 28,647 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 TNO is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 TNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK54 TNO registered?

RK54 TNO is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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