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AEZ 4212

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

170,363 mi
Last recorded170,363 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEZ 4212
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2021 170,363 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both nearside and off side have a slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

subframes are showing signs of corrosion

suspension rubbers are slightly perished

under body has plastic coverings making inspection difficult

Pass 12 Dec 2020 169,699 miles

slight corrosion becoming evident on under body

Pass 6 Apr 2019 153,997 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 6 Apr 2019 153,996 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 14 Apr 2018 149,834 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 143,452 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 136,264 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 129,831 miles

all tyres bald on inner edges-rears close to wear bars

Pass 18 Apr 2014 120,779 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 120,762 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 119,564 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 111,481 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front no. plate deterioating

Pass 12 May 2011 91,572 miles

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

o/s/front tyre worn on edge

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 May 2011 91,572 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/front tyre worn on edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2010 76,584 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 58,145 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 41,668 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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AEZ 4212 is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AEZ 4212, 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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AEZ 4212 is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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