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AP05 JPJ

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,350 mi
Last recorded183,350 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 JPJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 183,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 183,350 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 176,551 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and bothside rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front antiroll bar linkage top ball joint dust cover braking.

Offside Rear brake binding, marginal pass.

Offside Rear brake hose cracking.

bothside front brake hose perishing.

parking brake noise on application.

turbo housing pipe / or seal seeping oil, should repair.

Pass 23 Aug 2017 174,670 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall lightly cracking.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear. (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake binding, marginal pass .

Offside Rear top arm bush worn and play.

bothside front tyres outer shoulders worn thin. and outer wall lightly cracking.

bothside rear parking brake very noisy on application.

Pass 28 Jul 2016 172,634 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 170,132 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bothside front shock absorber/s negligible damping effect.

bothside rear shock absorber/s negligible damping effect.

Pass 3 Jul 2014 167,181 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 163,379 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2013 163,351 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 156,854 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 136,084 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 118,812 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 118,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 102,751 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 81,310 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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AP05 JPJ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black 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 AP05 JPJ, 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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AP05 JPJ is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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