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M13 MKA

2004 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,641 mi
Last recorded102,641 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 MKA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 102,641 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 102,641 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 96,839 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 91,116 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 82,910 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 75,897 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 69,283 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2013 69,282 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2012 52,243 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

T.P.M.S. illuminated

offside rear tyre on limit of wear. Nearside front tyre worn on outer edges.

Pass 3 Mar 2011 41,786 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 36,911 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of perishing cracking/splitting] between tread

nearside rear tyre tread depth low on edges plus possible puncture

Pass 6 Mar 2009 33,286 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 29,894 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 29,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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M13 MKA is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M13 MKA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M13 MKA registered?

M13 MKA is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 2 November 2004.

Is M13 MKA safe to buy?

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