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AV05 MLL

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,868 mi
Last recorded89,868 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 MLL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 89,868 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 89,868 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 84,473 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 79,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing very low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (205/55 r16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 73,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 73,403 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 65,483 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 65,481 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 57,432 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 57,249 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 50,906 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 50,900 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 49,599 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 47,142 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 44,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 42,044 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 38,676 miles

Both front fog lamp lenses are discoloured.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2015 38,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front fog lamp lenses discoloured

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 36,097 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 32,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2013 32,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 28,314 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 24,492 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 20,790 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 16,826 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 12,994 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 MLL is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AV05 MLL, 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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AV05 MLL is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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