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SAM 99W

2004 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

87,899 mi
Last recorded87,899 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAM 99W
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 87,899 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Start to perish over tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 77,302 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 62,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2024 61,862 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 53,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 53,490 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 43,852 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 34,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 29,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 22,270 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 22,156 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 21,835 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 20,876 miles

Front Outer Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 19,588 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 18,309 miles

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inside edge

offside front tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Pass 14 Nov 2013 16,700 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 14,631 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 13,045 miles

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

Nearside front sill panel jack pad is missing

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 11,641 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 10,088 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 6,199 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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SAM 99W is a 2004 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 SAM 99W, 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 SAM 99W registered?

SAM 99W is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 21 December 2004.

Is SAM 99W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAM 99W shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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