MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,149 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested vehicle misfiring,oil leaking onto exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine leaking onto exhaust and o/s/f wheel/tyre (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cracked (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres also cracked (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting detached (6.1.2 (a))
rear exhaust shield insecure and low underneath vehicle
tyre pressure monitor light on
OIL LEAK
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Centre EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
bonnet catch stiff.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.
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R693 VEY 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 66.7%.
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 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 R693 VEY, 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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R693 VEY is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 24 September 2004.
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