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AP54 JXX

2005 BMW 120

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,620 mi
Last recorded134,620 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 JXX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 134,620 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 126,295 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 121,959 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 116,943 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 110,084 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 102,021 miles

N/s/r brake caliper retaining spring missing

Pass 20 Jun 2015 92,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre side walls damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2014 84,045 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 73,300 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 60,620 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 49,103 miles

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

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

o/s front worn on both edges

Pass 5 Feb 2010 34,338 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 34,338 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 23,761 miles

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

damage to o/s rear bumper

Fail 6 Feb 2009 23,761 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

damage to o/s rear bumper

Pass 29 Jan 2008 14,541 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2008 14,541 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 27 Jun 2007 9,065 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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AP54 JXX is a 2005 BMW 120 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AP54 JXX, 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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AP54 JXX is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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