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RN54 GPU

2004 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

122,134 mi
Last recorded122,134 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 GPU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 122,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive bad oil leak (engine lower covers have a lot of oil on them) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front & rear (0.1 (b))

engine & under body covers fitted(lots of oil on engine cover but unable to see where its coming from)

Fail 27 Jul 2022 122,133 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive bad oil leak (engine lower covers have a lot of oil on them) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front & rear (0.1 (b))

engine & under body covers fitted(lots of oil on engine cover but unable to see where its coming from)

Pass 14 Jul 2021 118,468 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 118,467 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 115,328 miles

Rear tyres starting to wear on the edges

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2020 115,328 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear tyres starting to wear on the inner edges

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2019 110,354 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 99,353 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 89,713 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2016 82,521 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 82,521 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and bald on inner edge (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2015 73,664 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 65,016 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2013 59,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 20 Dec 2012 54,152 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 47,511 miles

both front tyres getting low and balding

n/s/r pads appear low

o/s/r tyre getting close to limits and balding

service light is on

Fail 4 Jan 2012 47,511 miles

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

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

both front tyres getting low and balding

n/s/r pads appear low

o/s/r tyre getting close to limits and balding

service light is on

Pass 20 Dec 2010 40,505 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 34,465 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 28,053 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 22,522 miles

sills covered cannot inspect fully

Pass 25 Jul 2007 19,052 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 GPU is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GPU, 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 GPU is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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