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RY54 XFF

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

201,779 mi
Last recorded201,779 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 XFF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 201,779 miles

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

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

general corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2024 187,827 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 175,831 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 168,553 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Sep 2021 162,603 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 158,665 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 149,863 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 149,853 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 136,209 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 136,209 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

both front brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2017 126,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 115,749 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 115,739 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 109,269 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 105,800 miles

gearbox undertray hanging down

Pass 22 Jan 2013 100,111 miles

bonnet open warning light on dash.

Pass 20 Jan 2012 95,292 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 88,091 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 69,885 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 58,750 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 45,353 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 33,403 miles

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 XFF is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 RY54 XFF, 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 RY54 XFF registered?

RY54 XFF is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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