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RK54 TZR

2004 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

159,674 mi
Last recorded159,674 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK54 TZR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 159,674 miles

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2022 147,801 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 138,893 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Undertay fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Sep 2020 128,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 122,012 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 121,913 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 110,317 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 94,783 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 94,783 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 83,562 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 69,122 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 59,911 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 53,551 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 48,257 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 44,619 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 44,619 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 39,191 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 34,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 27,594 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 21,274 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 21,274 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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 TZR is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 TZR, 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 TZR registered?

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

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