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YF54 RXG

2004 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,736 mi
Last recorded84,736 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 RXG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 84,736 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 83,082 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 81,619 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel slightly grabbing

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

engine noisy

Pass 15 Jan 2021 80,574 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 80,572 miles

Emissions not tested oil light on and engine noise (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 75,823 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 71,296 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake pads worn

Pass 23 Jan 2018 68,089 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2016 64,481 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 63,474 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 61,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 58,775 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 53,031 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 40,809 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 40,809 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 35,158 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2010 30,154 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 30,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 25,283 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 21,547 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 17,043 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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YF54 RXG is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YF54 RXG, 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 YF54 RXG registered?

YF54 RXG is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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