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RK54 TVL

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,473 mi
Last recorded92,473 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 92,473 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 92,039 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 86,640 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 83,097 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 83,097 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 75,809 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 122,178 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 75,719 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 75,006 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 74,106 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 69,236 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 63,724 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 55,771 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 74,594 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 74,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 28,530 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 27,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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 TVL is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TVL, 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 TVL registered?

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

Is RK54 TVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK54 TVL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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