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IGZ 5663

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

174,248 mi
Last recorded174,248 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIGZ 5663
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 174,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Quarter panel damage

Fail 18 May 2023 174,244 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both n/s tyres need changing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Quarter panel damage

Pass 17 Dec 2021 163,026 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner dog bone arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner dog bone suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 163,026 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner dog bone arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner dog bone suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 163,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 139,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust mounting pin snapped

Fail 4 Sep 2017 139,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre exhaust mounting pin snapped

Pass 14 Sep 2016 132,760 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 124,442 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 124,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 117,273 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r brake back plate missing

Fail 10 Dec 2014 117,271 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/r brake back plate missing

Pass 28 Jan 2014 114,262 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 106,998 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 100,260 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 100,260 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 92,877 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 82,091 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 67,130 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 53,379 miles

Offside Rear Lower Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 53,379 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 40,776 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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IGZ 5663 is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 IGZ 5663, 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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IGZ 5663 is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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