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M4 MAF

2004 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,582 mi
Last recorded151,582 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 MAF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 151,582 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 149,874 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 147,061 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 144,305 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 141,600 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 141,597 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake squeals when spun by hand, suspect spring catching inside drum

subframe has been welded/repaired, unable to inspect fully due to location

Pass 20 Sep 2017 137,129 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 134,674 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 134,618 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 133,785 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 131,139 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 131,139 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Under gaurd insecure

Pass 14 Aug 2013 120,263 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 105,410 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 90,819 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 77,797 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 63,300 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 48,319 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2007 27,880 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 27,880 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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M4 MAF is a 2004 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M4 MAF, 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 M4 MAF registered?

M4 MAF is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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