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RN54 CYE

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

102,470 mi
Last recorded102,470 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 CYE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 102,470 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 102,452 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 84,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 74,378 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 68,671 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 65,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 65,745 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 63,180 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 60,034 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 44,649 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 39,763 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 35,670 miles

offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 27 Nov 2015 33,265 miles

Offside front tyre cut on treads but not deep enough to reach the cords

Offside rear tyre cut on treads but not deep enough to teach the cords

Fail 27 Nov 2015 33,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BRIDGESTONE POTENZA RE050A RFT 205/50/R17(89V) (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front tyre cut on treads but not deep enough to reach the cords

Offside rear tyre cut on treads but not deep enough to teach the cords

Fail 20 Oct 2014 30,170 miles

Nearside front tyre cracked on treads and also has a cut but not deep to cords

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre has a cut on treads but not deep to cords

Pass 20 Oct 2014 30,170 miles

Nearside front tyre cracked on treads and also has a cut but not deep to cords

Offside rear tyre has a cut on treads but not deep to cords

Pass 23 Oct 2013 26,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 23,003 miles

Both rear tyres wearing more on inner edge and cracking inbetween tread

Nearside front tyre cracking inbetween tread

Pass 17 Oct 2011 19,479 miles

Nearside front tyre cracked and perished on treaded part of tyre on outer edge.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 16,838 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 14,735 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 14,735 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 13,875 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 12,245 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 CYE is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 CYE, 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 CYE registered?

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

Is RN54 CYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN54 CYE shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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