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AK05 LDC

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

152,602 mi
Last recorded152,602 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 LDC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 152,602 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 152,549 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 144,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 137,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 131,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 118,849 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres perished and small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 106,220 miles

Front both flexi hoses deteriorated

Fail 4 Jul 2018 106,205 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front both flexi hoses deteriorated

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all ()

Pass 28 Jun 2017 95,202 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Nov 2016 86,933 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 80,919 miles

both front to rear brake pipes are greased obscuring the inspection

Fail 10 Feb 2016 80,919 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front to rear brake pipes are greased obscuring the inspection

Pass 9 Feb 2015 72,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 66,071 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 59,644 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 53,286 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 48,371 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 48,371 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 42,831 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 42,831 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 36,801 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 18,408 miles

Slight wear on the edges of both front tyres.

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 LDC is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LDC, 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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AK05 LDC is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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