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RY54 ZTV

2004 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,024 mi
Last recorded144,024 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 ZTV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 144,024 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 144,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 142,050 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 135,648 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 119,972 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)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 103,690 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

both front brake hoses have small perishing cracks

brake warning pad light on dashboard, new pads fitted

o/s/f head lamp has condinsation inside lens, but is not effecting the light

Fail 9 Jul 2012 103,690 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

both front brake hoses have small perishing cracks

brake warning pad light on dashboard, new pads fitted

o/s/f head lamp has condinsation inside lens, but is not effecting the light

Pass 10 Jan 2011 77,447 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 77,447 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 8 Dec 2009 56,336 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 39,754 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 25,055 miles

front tyres low tread

slight play in the steering

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 ZTV is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZTV, 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 ZTV registered?

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

Is RY54 ZTV safe to buy?

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