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RY04 LCC

2004 BMW 120

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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

274,922 mi
Last recorded274,922 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 LCC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 274,922 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack centre of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted under bonnet and under vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 7 Feb 2020 271,277 miles

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some items

Fail 7 Feb 2020 271,227 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some items

Pass 8 Feb 2019 245,866 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted under bonnet and under vehicle obscuring some fuel/brake/suspension and chassis items

Fail 8 Feb 2019 245,866 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

covers fitted under bonnet and under vehicle obscuring some fuel/brake/suspension and chassis items

Pass 2 Feb 2018 222,537 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 197,646 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 178,667 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2015 158,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 141,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 15 Feb 2014 141,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 124,157 miles

chip zone(b) windscreen

front tyres worn outer edge

will require discs next pad change (almost to sensor)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 106,883 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 87,917 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 71,922 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 50,460 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 44,327 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 44,327 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 28,305 miles

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

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

Oil leak on engine.

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 LCC is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LCC, 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 RY04 LCC registered?

RY04 LCC is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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