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AK54 CKE

2004 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,983 mi
Last recorded109,983 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 CKE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2026 109,983 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))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 103,211 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 96,331 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 91,906 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 86,144 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 80,083 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 79,115 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 76,168 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 73,299 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge slightly

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2017 70,135 miles

Front Oil leak

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

Pass 23 May 2016 67,074 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 63,708 miles

rear metal brake pipes corroded at ends

Pass 10 Apr 2014 59,769 miles

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

rear metal brake pipes corroding at ends

washers poor

Pass 28 Mar 2013 54,115 miles

front pads soon

Pass 3 Apr 2012 49,146 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 44,440 miles

osr top side/fog light dim..oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2010 38,405 miles

nsf tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 18 May 2009 31,374 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 26,729 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 22,041 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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AK54 CKE is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AK54 CKE, 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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AK54 CKE is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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