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AO55 WPJ

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,272 mi
Last recorded155,272 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 155,272 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 150,904 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 150,904 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 146,156 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 146,156 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush bent (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush bent (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both rear (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 142,049 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 142,049 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 136,149 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 131,611 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 126,329 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 118,069 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 105,963 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 87,812 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 70,389 miles

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 30 Oct 2008 54,122 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 WPJ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WPJ, 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 WPJ registered?

AO55 WPJ is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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