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S4 NPC

2003 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,788 mi
Last recorded80,788 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 NPC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 80,788 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 77,982 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 73,579 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 70,135 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 65,305 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 65,305 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flex/rigid pipe from body to axel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flex/rigid pipe from body to axel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 62,891 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 62,847 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 May 2019 59,916 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 57,999 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2018 57,999 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 55,295 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 52,490 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 52,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 May 2015 50,313 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 47,928 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 43,886 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 42,372 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 40,410 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 36,354 miles

rear tyres feathering inside edge

Fail 30 May 2009 33,847 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2009 33,847 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 29,110 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre/not repairable 235/35/zr19 91y avon

slight residue around rear shock absorbers

Pass 2 Jun 2007 24,264 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 16,264 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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S4 NPC is a 2003 BMW 120 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S4 NPC, 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 23 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S4 NPC registered?

S4 NPC is a 2003 BMW 120, first registered on 2 June 2003.

Is S4 NPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S4 NPC shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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