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RY04 LDU

2004 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,923 mi
Last recorded126,923 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 LDU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 126,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 120,221 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside front tyre worn on both edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 120,221 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside front tyre worn on both edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 113,508 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 113,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front slight play in steering column lower bush

Pass 27 Apr 2016 104,311 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 94,451 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 94,451 miles

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

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

petrol fumes but no visual leaks evident

Pass 11 Apr 2014 89,265 miles

rear tyres near limit

Pass 19 Apr 2013 77,319 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 64,262 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 64,262 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 49,000 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front brake discs worn/pitted

both rear brake discs worn/pitted

Pass 27 Apr 2010 36,431 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 36,431 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2009 30,539 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 25,048 miles

airbag light on

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 24,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wipers smear and judder

n/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders and low tread

rear wiper smears

Pass 18 Apr 2008 24,773 miles

front wipers smear and judder

n/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders and low tread

rear wiper smears

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 LDU is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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