2004 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · RF54 VJK
2004 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 162,070 miles. MOT expired on 11 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,070 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF54 VJK Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2022
- 162,070 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF54 VJK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 120 (RF54 VJK) between October 2007 and September 2022.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 13 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 63 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
RF54 VJK Mileage History
- 26/10/200730,218 mi
- 04/11/200838,544 mi+8,326 mi
- 05/11/200965,790 mi+27,246 mi
- 26/10/201053,079 mi-12,711 mi
- 17/10/201161,141 mi+8,062 mi
- 24/10/201270,018 mi+8,877 mi
- 28/10/201382,138 mi+12,120 mi
- 04/11/201491,979 mi+9,841 mi
- 21/12/201597,858 mi+5,879 mi
- 23/12/201597,860 mi+2 mi
- 23/11/2016115,185 mi+17,325 mi
- 23/11/2016115,185 mi
- 27/12/2017117,976 mi+2,791 mi
- 10/01/2019127,927 mi+9,951 mi
- 03/01/2020131,131 mi+3,204 mi
- 03/01/2020131,131 mi
- 10/07/2020131,475 mi+344 mi
- 24/08/2021139,024 mi+7,549 mi
- 26/08/2021139,025 mi+1 mi
- 13/09/2022162,070 mi+23,045 mi
Average of roughly 8,859 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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