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ALZ 9743

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

157,255 mi
Last recorded157,255 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 9743
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2017 157,255 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 149,850 miles

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

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

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

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

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

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 22 Dec 2014 144,597 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 21 Aug 2013 139,426 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2012 133,639 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 128,041 miles

bothside front inner discs wearing thin.

nearside front tyre inner and outer shoulders worn thin.

nearside number plate bulb holder partialy insecure.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 120,752 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2009 97,349 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 75,579 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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ALZ 9743 is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ALZ 9743, 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 ALZ 9743 registered?

ALZ 9743 is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 5 July 2005.

Is ALZ 9743 safe to buy?

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