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N66 ABW

2004 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,993 mi
Last recorded112,993 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN66 ABW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 112,993 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Brake hose rubbing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2026 112,993 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Brake hose rubbing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 106,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2025 106,677 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 100,258 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 94,869 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 90,913 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 84,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 81,228 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 68,101 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 56,715 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge

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

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2015 50,074 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2014 45,732 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 41,067 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 37,096 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 32,767 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 27,092 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 21,621 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 15,796 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 15,796 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 10,339 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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N66 ABW is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N66 ABW, 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 N66 ABW registered?

N66 ABW is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 15 December 2004.

Is N66 ABW safe to buy?

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