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SV54 RZK

2004 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

146,747 mi
Last recorded146,747 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 RZK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 146,747 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 135,393 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 121,041 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S + O/S - Front & Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 105,642 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 103,637 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 101,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cracks on nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2014 96,748 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 89,801 miles

exhaust corroding

front flexys cracking

oil leaks

pad warning light on

power steering leaks

rear tyres wearing on inside edges slightly

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 28 Sep 2012 82,978 miles

exhaust corroding and various brackets/ fixings broken

front flexys cracking

various suspension bushs deteriorating

Fail 26 Sep 2012 82,951 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroding and various brackets/ fixings broken

front flexys cracking

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and has a screw in it

o/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

various suspension bushs deteriorating

Pass 29 Sep 2011 76,191 miles

front brake flexys cracking

o/s/f lower wishbone ball joint dust cover split

possible power steering fluid leak

Fail 26 Sep 2011 76,146 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake flexys cracking

o/s/f lower wishbone ball joint dust cover split

possible power steering fluid leak

Pass 14 Sep 2010 67,938 miles

Exhaust front pipe to middle section flange mounting bolts missing but exhaust not blowing & is secure

O/S/R tyre wearing unevenly & close to limit in places

Fail 14 Sep 2010 67,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Exhaust front pipe to middle section flange mounting bolts missing but exhaust not blowing & is secure

O/S/R brake binding

O/S/R tyre wearing unevenly & close to limit in places

Pass 15 Sep 2009 57,849 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 45,595 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 35,361 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)

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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SV54 RZK is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SV54 RZK, 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 SV54 RZK registered?

SV54 RZK is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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