2004 BMW 120 2.0L Diesel · OM53 ARM
2004 BMW 120 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26/11/2004. Recorded mileage 160,538 miles. MOT valid until 27/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,538 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1995cc
OM53 ARM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 160,538 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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OM53 ARM Mileage History
- 11/07/2024115,259 mi
- 13/07/2024115,259 mi
- 25/07/2025143,939 mi+28,680 mi
- 29/07/2026160,538 mi+16,599 mi
- 29/07/2026160,538 mi
Average of roughly 22,112 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OM53 ARM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 120 (OM53 ARM) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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