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AP05 KZY

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

135,232 mi
Last recorded135,232 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 KZY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2023 135,232 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 95,492 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under vehicle structure corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2022 95,492 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under vehicle structure corroded

Pass 29 May 2021 95,574 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair front and rear (1.2.1 (c))

showing electric fault on dash board lamps then rectifies itself

Pass 11 Apr 2019 93,101 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 93,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2018 84,675 miles

Engine and floor covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 May 2017 79,454 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 79,359 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 76,943 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 76,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 70,941 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2015 70,939 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre worn close to the wear indicators

Pass 27 Mar 2014 65,732 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 65,732 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 59,450 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 51,427 miles

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

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)

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 16 Jun 2011 43,827 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 36,529 miles

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 18 Jun 2009 29,955 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 22,692 miles

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

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

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 KZY is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AP05 KZY, 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 AP05 KZY registered?

AP05 KZY is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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