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V14 KOL

2004 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,555 mi
Last recorded98,555 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV14 KOL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 98,555 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2016 98,460 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 97,384 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 97,384 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 97,285 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 95,492 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 95,492 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 93,547 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 88,810 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 72,545 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 72,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 56,918 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 56,918 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 41,764 miles

both front tyres worn on edges close to legal limit

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads wearing low

off side front wheel damaged

oil leaks

rear brake pads wearing very low ( advise replacement )

Pass 10 Dec 2007 37,448 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 22,330 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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V14 KOL is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V14 KOL, 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 V14 KOL registered?

V14 KOL is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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