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RY04 KWM

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

87,702 mi
Last recorded87,702 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 KWM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 87,702 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 80,050 miles

Nearside Rear cv boot leaking not excessive

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

Rear scratches all over the car

Rear sub frame corroded but not seriously weakened

rear direction light discoloured slightly

Pass 24 Jun 2024 74,080 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 69,603 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2022 65,802 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 63,626 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2020 62,427 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 60,187 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage PAS pipe to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 60,187 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge has a hole in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn bald on edges inner edge more worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn bald on edges inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage PAS pipe to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 56,950 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 53,722 miles

Front Knocking noise from steering but no free play or stiffness detected.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 50,770 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexi brake hoses perished & cracking. (3.6.B.4d)

Front Knocking noise from steering but no free play or stiffness detected.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded slight corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded link brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 47,855 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 44,327 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 40,402 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2012 37,035 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 37,035 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 33,398 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 28,314 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 23,815 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 18,506 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 12,920 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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RY04 KWM is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RY04 KWM, 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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RY04 KWM is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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