2004 BMW 120 2.0L Petrol · RV54 XPB
2004 BMW 120 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 16/09/2004. Recorded mileage 72,429 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,429 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1995cc
RV54 XPB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2025
- 72,429 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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RV54 XPB Mileage History
- 15/12/202186,879 km
- 23/04/202456,248 mi
- 26/04/202456,254 mi+6 mi
- 25/04/202572,429 mi+16,175 mi
- 25/04/202572,429 mi
Average of roughly -4,301 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
RV54 XPB 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 (RV54 XPB) between December 2021 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.49% (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
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