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B6 DCR

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,817 mi
Last recorded87,817 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 DCR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2026 87,817 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 84,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 84,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 77,225 miles

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

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

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

all rear suspension showing signs of corrosion

both rear sub frame brackets slightly corroded

welding repair to rear sub frame,hard to check strength of repair

Fail 21 Feb 2024 77,225 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

all rear suspension showing signs of corrosion

both rear sub frame brackets slightly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2023 71,437 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened welding repair to rear sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear subframe brackets corroded

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2023 71,437 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

both rear subframe brackets corroded

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2022 65,347 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 58,644 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 58,644 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 58,557 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive recommend further investigation as lower engine covers coated in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake imbalanced o/s 45% lower

Fail 22 Oct 2018 58,542 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded o/s and n/s rear all four flexible hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s front tyres outer edges, would appear tracking misaligned (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre non repairable area

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

Oil leak, but not excessive recommend further investigation as lower engine covers coated in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake imbalanced o/s 45% lower

slight wheel bind o/s front and o/s rear

Pass 12 Oct 2017 58,112 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre none repairable area

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all rear x 4 (3.6.B.4e)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s lower effort (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 57,476 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2015 56,398 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 55,486 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 53,582 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 51,500 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 48,272 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 43,262 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 37,472 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 30,330 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 22,590 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 15,013 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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B6 DCR is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B6 DCR, 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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B6 DCR is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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