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RY54 VTN

2004 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,244 mi
Last recorded137,244 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 VTN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 137,244 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 137,239 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Electronic stability control component excessively damaged abs ring (7.12 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all wheels have a stretched fitted tyre but not excessive enough to be classed as dangerous

vehicle excessively low anti role bar links rubbing on brake hoses both front

Pass 30 Mar 2019 131,427 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 117,506 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge and inner side wall starting ti crack

Rear registration plate damaged but not likely to be miss read

Pass 3 Jan 2017 112,712 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 112,712 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 107,677 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 101,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Dec 2014 101,357 miles

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

Bottom front pas hose damp

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 97,621 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 93,506 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 88,012 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 88,012 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 73,964 miles

both front tyres worn slightly uneven.

Fail 11 Oct 2010 73,964 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres worn slightly uneven.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 64,796 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 58,234 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 44,742 miles

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

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

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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RY54 VTN is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RY54 VTN, 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 RY54 VTN registered?

RY54 VTN is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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