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M70 SSP

2004 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

154,203 mi
Last recorded154,203 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM70 SSP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 154,203 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2025 154,203 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2024 151,597 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 137,201 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 125,787 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 125,787 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 117,080 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 111,153 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2020 111,142 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp insecure both front (4.1.1 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 107,087 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 107,064 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2016 98,934 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 87,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2015 87,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2014 80,578 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 70,425 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 70,425 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 66,519 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 66,516 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front tyres inner edges are unevenly worn

Pass 20 Sep 2011 54,995 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 44,237 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 36,550 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 30,313 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 30,313 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 22,307 miles

Child seats fitted in rear of vehicle, unable to fully assess condition of seatbelts at time of test

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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M70 SSP is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M70 SSP, 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 M70 SSP registered?

M70 SSP is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 21 October 2004.

Is M70 SSP safe to buy?

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