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M2 WDH

2004 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

46,631 mi
Last recorded46,631 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 WDH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 46,631 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 43,938 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 41,681 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 37,780 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 35,140 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 31,804 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 30,187 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2020 30,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 24,862 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 24,722 miles

Corrosion at rear of O/S and N/S inner sill's

Mounting bracket broken off exhaust (Diff mount)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Pump to Rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 24,722 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front mounting bracket (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion at rear of O/S and N/S inner sill's

Mounting bracket broken off exhaust (Diff mount)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front mounting bracket (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Pump to Rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 23,313 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 21,805 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 19,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 18,266 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 16,109 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 16,564 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 12,730 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 11,047 miles

Both front tyre are worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 15 Apr 2009 9,187 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 9,186 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 7,386 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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M2 WDH is a 2004 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 M2 WDH, 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 M2 WDH registered?

M2 WDH is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 7 December 2004.

Is M2 WDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M2 WDH shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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