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B13 RCM

2004 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

31,139 mi
Last recorded31,139 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 RCM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 31,139 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 30,199 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 28,214 miles

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 27,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 26,704 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 25,969 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 25,392 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 24,676 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 23,955 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 23,955 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 22,060 miles

Offside Front cut on tread almost to ply

Pass 7 Jul 2015 21,367 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 19,438 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 17,365 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 16,265 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 14,995 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 13,749 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 11,688 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 9,120 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 7,842 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 RCM is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 RCM, 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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What year was B13 RCM registered?

B13 RCM is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 10 November 2004.

Is B13 RCM safe to buy?

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