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AV05 GTU

2005 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

85,522 mi
Last recorded85,522 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 GTU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 85,522 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 85,503 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 85,066 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 83,083 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 80,751 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 78,378 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 75,840 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 72,922 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 69,424 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 66,936 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 64,073 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 61,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 44,712 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 44,712 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)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 42,481 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 39,500 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 39,500 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 38,561 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 31,981 miles

n/s front tyre slight wear on outside edge

o/s front tyre slight wear on inside edge

Pass 25 Aug 2009 24,775 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 16,997 miles

unable to inspect underside thoroughly as plastic undertray and sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2008 16,094 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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AV05 GTU is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AV05 GTU, 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 AV05 GTU registered?

AV05 GTU is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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