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M100 DGL

2004 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

40,187 mi
Last recorded40,187 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM100 DGL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2026 40,187 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2026 77,711 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2025 32,716 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 76,818 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 27,777 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 76,107 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 75,608 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 74,967 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 74,251 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 73,616 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 72,753 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 71,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 71,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. front tyre fitted on rear (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. rear tyre fitted on front (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 71,840 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 71,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 66,660 miles

engine covered/under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 61,550 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 61,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 56,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2014 56,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2013 51,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front 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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 46,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 46,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 41,160 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 36,073 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 30,616 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 30,616 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 23,277 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 18,461 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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M100 DGL is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 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 M100 DGL, 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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M100 DGL is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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