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RN54 DVA

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,801 mi
Last recorded130,801 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 130,801 miles

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

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

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

hand brake eff just met requirements

Pass 22 Jun 2015 120,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

not test near side rear belt due to baby seat fitted

off side rear tyre down to 2.5mm

Pass 30 Jun 2014 104,130 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 104,130 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 102,332 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 91,469 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 91,469 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 83,191 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 83,191 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 72,777 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 62,670 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 49,195 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 37,042 miles

both rear tyres just legal

front brake balance high

Fail 12 Dec 2007 37,042 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres just legal

front brake balance high

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 DVA is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DVA, 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 DVA registered?

RN54 DVA is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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