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AJ55 WKG

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,347 mi
Last recorded131,347 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 WKG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 131,347 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 120,214 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm/3mm 205/50/17 rsc (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slight discolour/pads approx 75% worn

Offside Front slight binding

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm/3mm 205/50/17 rsc (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover /under tray fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2015 113,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 109,800 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 103,766 miles

front brake pad wear low BORDERLINE

warning light on dash

Fail 8 Feb 2013 103,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pad wear low BORDERLINE

warning light on dash

Pass 20 Feb 2012 950,026 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 950,006 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 88,871 miles

NSF locking wheel stud missing

Pass 14 Dec 2009 82,482 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 76,508 miles

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

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

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

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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AJ55 WKG is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 92,216 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 AJ55 WKG, 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 21 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ55 WKG is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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