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K222 VER

2004 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,893 mi
Last recorded109,893 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK222 VER
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 109,893 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer Tread Wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 May 2019 109,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Head Lamp Bulb Replaced (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer Tread Wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 104,053 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 93,938 miles

oil leak

rear gearbox mount is slightly cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2014 90,687 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front window excessively tinted

brake warning light stay on

Fail 23 Sep 2014 90,687 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front window excessively tinted

Pass 1 Sep 2014 90,591 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 90,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 82,065 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 77,952 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 72,841 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2011 72,841 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2010 67,867 miles

brake light indicates fault

Pass 6 Feb 2009 61,083 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 55,567 miles

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

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

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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K222 VER is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 K222 VER, 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 K222 VER registered?

K222 VER is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 3 December 2004.

Is K222 VER safe to buy?

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