2004 BMW 120 2.0L Petrol · RL04 CVC
2004 BMW 120 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 169,160 miles. MOT expired on 23 Nov 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 120
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 Mar 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,160 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
RL04 CVC Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/11/2022
- 169,160 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RL04 CVC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 120 (RL04 CVC) between July 2007 and November 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 23 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 advisory notices are 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: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))”.
RL04 CVC Mileage History
- 25/07/200727,174 mi
- 29/10/200730,453 mi+3,279 mi
- 08/10/200840,648 mi+10,195 mi
- 13/10/200840,658 mi+10 mi
- 23/10/200951,647 mi+10,989 mi
- 22/10/201062,249 mi+10,602 mi
- 25/10/201170,250 mi+8,001 mi
- 26/10/201170,303 mi+53 mi
- 29/10/201278,794 mi+8,491 mi
- 30/10/201278,795 mi+1 mi
- 28/10/201391,651 mi+12,856 mi
- 23/10/2014102,797 mi+11,146 mi
- 21/10/2015113,905 mi+11,108 mi
- 21/10/2015113,906 mi+1 mi
- 26/10/2016125,570 mi+11,664 mi
- 26/10/2016125,570 mi
- 18/10/2017136,639 mi+11,069 mi
- 20/10/2017136,655 mi+16 mi
- 02/11/2018146,860 mi+10,205 mi
- 29/10/2019157,287 mi+10,427 mi
- 29/10/2019157,288 mi+1 mi
- 02/11/2020160,719 mi+3,431 mi
- 24/11/2021163,830 mi+3,111 mi
- 24/11/2021163,830 mi
- 23/11/2022169,160 mi+5,330 mi
Average of roughly 9,260 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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