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AV05 GTY

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,919 mi
Last recorded148,919 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 GTY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 148,919 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2022 148,884 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective cannot open bonnet (3.1 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2021 147,761 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 147,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 114,909 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 143,798 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 143,798 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 134,433 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 125,550 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 123,596 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 123,596 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 119,314 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 112,543 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 107,033 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 101,522 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 93,003 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 73,325 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 55,730 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 GTY is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver 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 AV05 GTY, 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 GTY registered?

AV05 GTY is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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