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RV54 XPB

2004 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

72,429 mi
Last recorded72,429 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 XPB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 72,429 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 72,429 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 56,254 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust mounting defective hanger after centre silencer is not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated & offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

brake pedal has travel

fuel cap seal is cracking/perishing

traction control light is illuminated

Fail 23 Apr 2024 56,248 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.49% (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust mounting defective hanger after centre silencer is not attached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated & offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal has travel

fuel cap seal is cracking/perishing

traction control light is illuminated

Pass 15 Dec 2021 86,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 51,797 miles

Nearside 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 11 Dec 2019 48,103 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 44,904 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 39,537 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Dec 2016 36,712 miles

Oil leak ()

both front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 18 Dec 2015 34,665 miles

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

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

nearside front shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

offside front shock absorber dust cover missing

oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2014 32,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2013 30,502 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Dec 2012 28,797 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front shock absorber dust covers insecure

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Dec 2011 26,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel cap seal cracking up

Fail 28 Dec 2010 24,435 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2010 24,435 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 22,306 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 20,031 miles

offside rear tyre slightly worn on edges

Pass 8 Dec 2007 17,219 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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RV54 XPB is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RV54 XPB, 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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RV54 XPB is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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