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AO55 MXY

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,883 mi
Last recorded137,883 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 MXY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 137,883 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 137,883 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2021 122,512 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 114,571 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 103,481 miles

rear pads low

Pass 26 Jan 2017 92,435 miles

child seat in rear

front pads low

rear pads low

Fail 26 Jan 2017 92,435 miles

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

child seat in rear

front pads low

rear pads low

Pass 27 Jan 2016 84,989 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 80,604 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 76,103 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 76,103 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 72,062 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 68,249 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 64,849 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 60,651 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 54,026 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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AO55 MXY is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AO55 MXY, 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 AO55 MXY registered?

AO55 MXY is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is AO55 MXY safe to buy?

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