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RY54 ZCK

2004 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

100,179 mi
Last recorded100,179 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 ZCK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 100,179 miles

Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both sides (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 96,504 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive upper & lower (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 92,114 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive upper & lower (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 86,825 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 81,520 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 worn/perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 both sides tyres close to 10 yrs old + perishing/cracking on outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Mirror glass cracked

Pass 29 Jun 2020 76,887 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 76,876 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 74,823 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage hoses at front of engine bay (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 71,111 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 63,287 miles

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

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)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Oct 2016 56,154 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 50,899 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 13 Sep 2014 45,370 miles

rear brake pad sensor adrift

Pass 21 Sep 2013 41,961 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 38,758 miles

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

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)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 34,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 34,963 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 31,432 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 28,138 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 24,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 20,881 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 20,881 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 18,199 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 ZCK is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ZCK, 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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RY54 ZCK is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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