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B297 SUE

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

52,155 mi
Last recorded52,155 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB297 SUE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 52,155 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 49,804 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 48,802 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp has condensation

Pass 19 Oct 2022 48,520 miles

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

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

Offside Front fog light in opp

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 48,025 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Fog light not working

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 47,267 miles

Offside Front Fog light not working

Pass 18 Nov 2019 46,518 miles

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

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

Offside Front fog light in opp

Pass 26 Nov 2018 44,957 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 44,922 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 42,850 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 16 Nov 2016 40,632 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 37,019 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 33,937 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 30,482 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 27,272 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 27,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 24,273 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 21,250 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 18,025 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 14,952 miles

n/s/r inner wheel rim has slight damage

Pass 28 Nov 2007 12,290 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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B297 SUE is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 B297 SUE, 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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B297 SUE is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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