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AO55 WMW

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,286 mi
Last recorded133,286 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 WMW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 133,286 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 126,022 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 118,816 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 118,816 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 110,964 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 110,964 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 102,295 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 102,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 96,144 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 85,995 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 79,645 miles

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 21 Apr 2011 71,878 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 68,408 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 68,408 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 60,452 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 WMW is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AO55 WMW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO55 WMW registered?

AO55 WMW is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 15 November 2005.

Is AO55 WMW safe to buy?

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