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MC02 BYE

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

170,872 mi
Last recorded170,872 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC02 BYE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 170,872 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 170,872 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 166,985 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2024 166,985 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 163,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 159,930 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 159,930 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 154,303 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 145,392 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 152,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged groove in sidewall caused by running on tyre whilst flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 152,635 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged groove in sidewall caused by running on tyre whilst flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 147,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 147,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 141,290 miles

Offside Rear tyre been run on whilst deflated, creating a groove in inner sidewall

Fail 30 Aug 2018 141,290 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre been run on whilst deflated, creating a groove in inner sidewall

Pass 26 Aug 2017 134,635 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre perished and cracked on outer sidewall

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 129,449 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall starting to perish and crack

Pass 20 Aug 2015 120,532 miles

traction control light on

Pass 14 Aug 2014 111,722 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 103,788 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 103,788 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 96,324 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 96,265 miles

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

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

brake pad wear indicator lamp lit

Pass 11 Aug 2011 87,278 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 74,762 miles

Baby seat fitted N/S/R Have not checked seat belt for operation, only visually

Fail 23 Jul 2010 74,762 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Baby seat fitted N/S/R Have not checked seat belt for operation, only visually

Pass 18 Jun 2009 64,493 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 52,197 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 45,302 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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MC02 BYE is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 MC02 BYE, 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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MC02 BYE is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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