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SIG 4815

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

152,365 mi
Last recorded152,365 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIG 4815
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 152,365 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 144,769 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 138,110 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 136,104 miles

Front anti-roll bar links slightly worn on rubber

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 121,650 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 121,650 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 111,228 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 102,351 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 102,351 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 94,396 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 85,202 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 73,226 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 62,513 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 50,861 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 35,090 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 25,305 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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SIG 4815 is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SIG 4815, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SIG 4815 registered?

SIG 4815 is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 28 October 2004.

Is SIG 4815 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIG 4815 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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