2004 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · RK54 UBN
2004 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 162,111 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,111 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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RK54 UBN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/11/2025
- 162,111 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK54 UBN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 120 (RK54 UBN) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 November 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))”.
RK54 UBN Mileage History
- 27/10/2023135,297 mi
- 27/10/2023135,297 mi
- 29/10/2024151,438 mi+16,141 mi
- 30/10/2025162,100 mi+10,662 mi
- 12/11/2025162,111 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 13,108 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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