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RV54 XPK

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

151,234 mi
Last recorded151,234 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 XPK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 151,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2016 151,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2014 143,067 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 143,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 141,100 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 139,163 miles

o/s door mirror deteriorating

Pass 16 Nov 2011 26,964 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2010 113,468 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 113,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 96,174 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 79,758 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

parking brake effort is uneven

Fail 29 Oct 2008 79,758 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

parking brake effort is uneven

Pass 9 Nov 2007 55,920 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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 XPK is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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