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AK05 CDF

2005 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,521 mi
Last recorded79,521 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 CDF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 79,521 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2018 72,379 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 72,379 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 62,966 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 57,711 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 57,251 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 55,979 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 53,253 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 48,771 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 48,771 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 40,851 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 35,220 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 32,936 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 20,362 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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AK05 CDF is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AK05 CDF, 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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What year was AK05 CDF registered?

AK05 CDF is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is AK05 CDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 CDF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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