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RN54 BYU

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

107,763 mi
Last recorded107,763 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 107,763 miles

SOME BINDING FROM THE NEAR SIDE REAR AND THE OFF SIDE REAR BRAKES.

WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES ARE NOISEY AND NEED TO BE REPLACED IN THE NEAR FUTURE.

Fail 26 May 2017 107,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SOME BINDING FROM THE NEAR SIDE REAR AND THE OFF SIDE REAR BRAKES.

WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES ARE NOISEY AND NEED TO BE REPLACED IN THE NEAR FUTURE.

Pass 24 May 2016 93,780 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 89,861 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 83,478 miles

front brake hoses perished

osf tyre on limit

Pass 14 Oct 2013 76,992 miles

nsr tyre on legal limit

Pass 19 Sep 2012 69,190 miles

nsf tyre worn edger on 2mm

Pass 13 Sep 2011 60,264 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 60,217 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 51,496 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 48,176 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 39,590 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 29,290 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 BYU is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RN54 BYU, 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 BYU registered?

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

Is RN54 BYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN54 BYU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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