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GL04 NEV

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

76,023 mi
Last recorded76,023 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 NEV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 76,023 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 74,552 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 73,228 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 71,245 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 68,994 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 66,038 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 63,711 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 62,174 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 59,457 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 59,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Flat (205-55-16 RFT) (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205-55-16 RFT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 56,585 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 56,585 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing White Light (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 52,950 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring components.

Fail 19 Sep 2015 52,916 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Under trays fitted obscuring components.

Pass 27 Sep 2014 48,396 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 41,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 12 Sep 2012 35,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 26,412 miles

Plastic covers fitted to engine/floorpan area

Pass 3 Sep 2010 21,670 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 20,289 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 16,482 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 12,451 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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GL04 NEV is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GL04 NEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL04 NEV registered?

GL04 NEV is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is GL04 NEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL04 NEV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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