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RL04 EEB

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,802 mi
Last recorded180,802 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 EEB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 180,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 169,198 miles

slight movement engine mounting

Fail 1 Dec 2021 169,180 miles

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess soft (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted 1 bracket missing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted 1 bracket missing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 167,101 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 165,436 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Jan 2020 165,436 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jan 2019 159,895 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on outer edges 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers cover sills and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

Pass 20 Jan 2018 147,542 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 134,798 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 134,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 127,244 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 109,132 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 102,437 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 92,393 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 74,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 60,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 3 Nov 2009 49,817 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 34,991 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 34,991 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 23,556 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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RL04 EEB is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RL04 EEB, 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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RL04 EEB is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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