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M12 MSW

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

125,111 mi
Last recorded125,111 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 MSW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 125,111 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front brake pad warning wire broken

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 123,869 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 122,845 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 121,667 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 120,453 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 119,309 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 118,396 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking across tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2020 118,388 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in tread and cracking across tread pattern

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2019 115,723 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2018 110,203 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 100,169 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2016 90,286 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake hoses starting to perish

nearside rear tyre cuts and splits in tread

offside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge and starting to split where worn

sill floor and engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2015 78,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil Level Low.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 69,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2013 57,615 miles

bonnet stiff to open and close

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 47,521 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 47,520 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 38,336 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 33,547 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 27,412 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Dec 2007 21,921 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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M12 MSW is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 M12 MSW, 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 M12 MSW registered?

M12 MSW is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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