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AK55 TCO

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

145,342 mi
Last recorded145,342 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 TCO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 145,342 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 130,217 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2016 117,160 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 101,999 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 97,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 2 Mar 2013 89,700 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 85,400 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 80,225 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 76,226 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 71,257 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 60,611 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the outer edges

Front wipers not clearing the screen very well

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 TCO is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 AK55 TCO, 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 AK55 TCO registered?

AK55 TCO is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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