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AM04 CSY

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

50,906 mi
Last recorded50,906 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM04 CSY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 50,906 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 47,972 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 45,122 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 43,302 miles

damage to o/s doors and rear arch

Pass 16 Nov 2022 43,098 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 41,540 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 40,223 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 39,469 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears and offside front are corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside rear and nearside rear ()

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both are on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 37,530 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 36,976 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 36,431 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 36,431 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 36,035 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 36,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 35,511 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 34,117 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 32,997 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 32,110 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 29,830 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 26,920 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 23,325 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 19,265 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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AM04 CSY is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver 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 AM04 CSY, 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 AM04 CSY registered?

AM04 CSY is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 19 August 2004.

Is AM04 CSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM04 CSY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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