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B13 OAM

2004 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,684 mi
Last recorded80,684 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 OAM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 80,684 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lenses (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded suspect under plastic coating (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 80,683 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lenses (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded suspect under plastic coating (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 60,749 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and swelling (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

battery lead at rear corroded

oil leak back of head above exhaust

Fail 2 Oct 2015 60,749 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and swelling (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

battery lead at rear corroded

oil leak back of head above exhaust

Pass 29 Oct 2014 53,480 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 43,759 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 35,702 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 26,521 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 18,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 11,655 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 6,183 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 1,925 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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B13 OAM is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B13 OAM, 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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B13 OAM is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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