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RN54 CXM

2004 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,012 mi
Last recorded122,012 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 CXM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 122,012 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 116,139 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 116,103 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 106,591 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2015 98,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 98,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 96,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2012 89,208 miles

front brake hoses starting to crack/ perish

front number plate starting to discolour

offside rear indicator bulb starting to discolour

offside rear suspension top arm slight movement

rear washer jet not working

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 2 Nov 2011 75,149 miles

Both front flexi brake hoses are starting to perrish.

Both of the front tyres are wearing on the edges.

Both of the rear tyres are worn on the inner edge. (N/S quite badly) Both have 3mm or tread depth.

Slisght oil leak noted from the right rear of the engine. This appears to be dripping onto the exhaust.

Stone chip noted on the front windscreen.

The N/S headlamp aim was adjusted.

The N/S/R tyre was found to be very low on pressure.

The O/S/R indicator lamp bulb is loosing its yellow colour.

The front brake pads are close to the min legal thickness. Wear noted on the front brake discs.

Pass 7 Oct 2010 58,468 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 47,511 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 5 Nov 2008 28,686 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 28,686 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

belly pan fitted

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

outer sills covered

Pass 16 Jan 2008 21,225 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 CXM is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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