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RX54 YTC

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

140,388 mi
Last recorded140,388 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 YTC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 140,388 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

bonnet catch opening device defective

under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2024 140,388 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

bonnet catch opening device defective

under vehicle + all steering / suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2023 135,454 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 128,942 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 123,641 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 123,641 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 121,832 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 118,873 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 117,236 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 117,228 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 115,100 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 115,100 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 111,827 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 108,673 miles

Tinted windows allround

Fail 13 Sep 2014 108,673 miles

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

Tinted windows allround

Pass 16 Sep 2013 105,542 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 105,542 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 100,826 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn from outer edge and has several cuts on treaded part but not deep enough to reach the cords yet

Pass 7 Nov 2011 94,897 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 90,444 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 85,708 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 72,143 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

o/s/f tyre getting low

Fail 30 Aug 2008 72,068 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

o/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 24 Sep 2007 56,845 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 56,845 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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RX54 YTC is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RX54 YTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX54 YTC registered?

RX54 YTC is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is RX54 YTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX54 YTC shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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