MOT Status
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125,111 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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
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
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
engine covers fitted
under trays fitted
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
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
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil Level Low.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
bonnet stiff to open and close
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is M12 MSW safe to buy?
The MOT history for M12 MSW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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