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B7 BAC

2004 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,126 mi
Last recorded130,126 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 BAC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 130,126 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 122,907 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 122,907 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 115,330 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 108,218 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 102,587 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jul 2020 98,982 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 95,338 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 90,840 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 90,840 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member has severe corrosion to o/s and some partial corrosion to n/s (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2017 87,891 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 83,787 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 74,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 69,160 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 69,130 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 69,130 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 62,726 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 47,898 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 39,343 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 22,998 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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B7 BAC is a 2004 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B7 BAC, 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 B7 BAC registered?

B7 BAC is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 31 October 2004.

Is B7 BAC safe to buy?

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