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RK54 TYV

2004 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,006 mi
Last recorded95,006 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2023 95,006 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 94,994 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 89,322 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 87,792 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

undertray loose on car

Pass 17 Oct 2018 83,699 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 78,449 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 71,772 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 67,156 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 67,156 miles

Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 63,615 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 59,048 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 53,644 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 49,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 44,546 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 37,307 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 30,141 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 23,057 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 22,824 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 TYV is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TYV, 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 TYV registered?

RK54 TYV is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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The MOT history for RK54 TYV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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