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M4 PWX

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

224,507 mi
Last recorded224,507 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 PWX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 224,507 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF - OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF - OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 221,905 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 221,849 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested both unit insecure (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 219,479 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 209,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

nearside front tyre close to legal limit and worn on edge

nearside rear upper suspension arm bush has slight play

offside rear tyre close to legal limit and slightly perished

Pass 3 Oct 2020 198,625 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2020 198,625 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2019 189,660 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 174,991 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 160,545 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 148,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 125,834 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rattle on front exhaust

squeek on nearside front brake

Fail 17 Jun 2015 125,833 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

rattle on front exhaust

squeek on nearside front brake

Pass 29 May 2014 105,471 miles

front brake pads worn (border pass).

play in n/s front anti roll bar link rod.

Pass 11 Jun 2013 90,509 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

opaque sunstrip fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2012 81,146 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 81,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside front tyre close to limit

offside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 8 Jun 2011 71,736 miles

all brake pads low.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 59,312 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 45,468 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 45,468 miles

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 34,911 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 23,412 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)

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 PWX is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PWX, 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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M4 PWX is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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