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P17 OUS

2004 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,349 mi
Last recorded97,349 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP17 OUS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 97,349 miles

Emits smoke during acceleration

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Undercover fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2020 94,636 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 90,865 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 90,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 76,012 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly on outer edges

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror slightly damaged

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

Fail 1 Dec 2018 76,012 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly on outer edges

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror slightly damaged

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 59,932 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 48,563 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 48,563 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 36,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Tyre pressure warning illuminated

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2014 32,832 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 30,599 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 26,936 miles

nsr tyre on legal limit

Pass 15 Oct 2011 22,699 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 20,258 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 16,611 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 11,936 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 7,338 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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P17 OUS is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P17 OUS, 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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P17 OUS is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 18 December 2004.

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