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AV05 GUF

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

124,565 mi
Last recorded124,565 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 GUF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2026 124,565 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2025 120,028 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 117,376 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 112,362 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 106,345 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 106,596 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 89,649 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 71,983 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 69,953 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 69,922 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 67,775 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 56,927 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 51,822 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 49,707 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 48,413 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 47,326 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 45,807 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 43,639 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 35,844 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 GUF is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GUF, 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 AV05 GUF registered?

AV05 GUF is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is AV05 GUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 GUF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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