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AMZ 9324

2004 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

136,226 mi
Last recorded136,226 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMZ 9324
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 136,226 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2023 132,069 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 132,056 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Fumes coming into car from oil burning on exhaust manifold (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine leaking on to exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 130,614 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 130,591 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 119,462 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 119,462 miles

Central Front Lower Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 109,563 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 106,496 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 99,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both rear brakes binding slightly

fuel cap seal perished

tyre pressure monitoring system light illuminated

Fail 1 Jun 2018 99,022 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both rear brakes binding slightly

fuel cap seal perished

tyre pressure monitoring system light illuminated

Pass 14 Sep 2016 94,110 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 89,638 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 87,525 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 78,989 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 71,363 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 61,347 miles

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

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)

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 11 Mar 2010 54,000 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 46,317 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 43,774 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 31,372 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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AMZ 9324 is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AMZ 9324, 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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AMZ 9324 is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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