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RN54 BKF

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

185,156 mi
Last recorded185,156 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 BKF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 185,156 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 177,136 miles

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

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

Nearside 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 13 Mar 2023 169,444 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 153,684 miles

Offside Front fog lamp missing

Offside Front tyre @ wear marker

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 25 Jan 2022 153,684 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front fog lamp missing

Offside Front tyre @ wear marker

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Jan 2021 141,685 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 141,677 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 131,543 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre 2mm

Fail 16 Jul 2019 131,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

near side rear tyre 2mm

Pass 28 Apr 2018 119,805 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 99,998 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

carried out emission test,no result

offside rear brake disc backing plate is missing

under trays & covers are fitted,not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 5 Apr 2017 99,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

carried out emission test,no result

offside rear brake disc backing plate is missing

under trays & covers are fitted,not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 11 Apr 2016 94,702 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 89,516 miles

O/s Front tyre has cracking in the thread

Pass 29 Apr 2014 83,400 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 83,355 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

osf tyre perrishing

Pass 14 Mar 2013 77,686 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 77,687 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 69,336 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

osr tyre 2m

Fail 29 Nov 2011 69,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

REAR TYRES 2M

Pass 15 Nov 2010 60,611 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 60,580 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 60,580 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 51,117 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 38,382 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 31,368 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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RN54 BKF is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 RN54 BKF, 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 RN54 BKF registered?

RN54 BKF is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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