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RY04 KVW

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,852 mi
Last recorded124,852 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 KVW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 124,852 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 123,516 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 117,970 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre

Pass 16 May 2015 111,618 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 105,266 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 97,054 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2012 88,820 miles

Airbag Warning lamp on

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

Pass 21 May 2011 81,775 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 81,775 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 20 May 2010 69,446 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2010 69,446 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 58,561 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 45,171 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 26,065 miles

Oil leak

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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RY04 KVW is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RY04 KVW, 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 RY04 KVW registered?

RY04 KVW is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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