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P111 RAK

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,498 mi
Last recorded129,498 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP111 RAK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 129,498 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2025 127,349 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear on edges replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

both inner rack arms corroded

nsf and osf track rod ends corroded

oil leak

Pass 21 May 2024 125,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 May 2024 125,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 124,016 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 May 2023 124,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2022 123,377 miles

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

Offside Front 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 May 2021 122,698 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 120,706 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2020 120,704 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 118,377 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 118,373 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2018 115,904 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 115,904 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 115,904 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 112,370 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 105,710 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 96,839 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 89,839 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)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 83,146 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 73,707 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 66,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 66,027 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 58,771 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 50,686 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 42,980 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 31,418 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 31,239 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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P111 RAK is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P111 RAK, 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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P111 RAK is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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