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AK55 TCJ

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

139,470 mi
Last recorded139,470 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 TCJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 139,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 139,470 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.57 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 133,807 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 133,802 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 126,154 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside & offside rear ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 126,154 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside & offside rear ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 121,800 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 121,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning display indicates a fault

Pass 7 Feb 2017 76,180 miles

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

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

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

nearside & offside front tyres wearing outer edges

Fail 7 Feb 2017 113,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

nearside & offside front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 24 Sep 2015 103,432 miles

MINOR CHIPS IN THE WINDSCREEN

P.A.S PIPES DAMP

Fail 24 Sep 2015 103,432 miles

MINOR CHIPS IN THE WINDSCREEN

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BULB INCORRECTLY FITTED (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

P.A.S PIPES DAMP

Pass 11 Sep 2014 96,444 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 88,826 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 80,965 miles

MINOR CHIP IN THE WINDSCREEN ZONE B

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXIS PERISHED

Fail 6 Sep 2012 80,965 miles

MINOR CHIP IN THE WINDSCREEN ZONE B

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXIS PERISHED

Pass 24 Sep 2011 72,827 miles

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

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

all tyres non runflat type.

front & rear brake discs worn.

Pass 25 Sep 2010 62,301 miles

brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Fail 25 Sep 2010 62,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Pass 19 Sep 2009 48,389 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 36,924 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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AK55 TCJ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK55 TCJ, 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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AK55 TCJ is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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