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R400 NAG

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

119,127 mi
Last recorded119,127 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR400 NAG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 119,127 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2025 115,803 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 111,302 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 106,850 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 102,867 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 99,671 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 99,647 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 96,408 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 90,964 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 85,794 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 85,575 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 81,137 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 81,133 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 76,296 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 71,376 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 66,355 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 61,374 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 55,710 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 50,080 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 44,476 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 38,404 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 31,240 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 27,117 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R400 NAG is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R400 NAG, 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 R400 NAG registered?

R400 NAG is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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