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AK05 CEU

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,366 mi
Last recorded150,366 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 CEU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 150,366 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear vehicle structure corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2019 141,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished - advise replacement (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished - advise replacement (1.1.12 (b) (i))

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 7 Mar 2019 141,856 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished - advise replacement (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished - advise replacement (1.1.12 (b) (i))

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 15 Mar 2018 135,307 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 127,076 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 127,076 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 119,067 miles

Rear Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 119,047 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2015 106,606 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 95,002 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 83,737 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 72,833 miles

Front tyres wearing edges

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 60,045 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Registration plates stuck on top of others

Pass 30 Apr 2010 46,096 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 44,156 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 40,294 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 38,540 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 28,539 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 CEU is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CEU, 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 CEU registered?

AK05 CEU is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is AK05 CEU safe to buy?

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