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AV05 ZDG

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

192,410 mi
Last recorded192,410 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 ZDG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 192,410 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 186,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 161,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 161,153 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 143,044 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 138,896 miles

Offside front tyre and wheel slightly damaged

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jan 2017 124,065 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 119,715 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

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

child seat fitted preventing full inspection off seat belt

engine cover & undertrays fitted preventing full inspection off some components

Fail 22 Apr 2016 119,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

child seat fitted preventing full inspection off seat belt

engine cover & undertrays fitted preventing full inspection off some components

Pass 15 Apr 2015 110,013 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 100,650 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 89,844 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 80,590 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 71,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 62,654 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 52,437 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Apr 2008 34,838 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Small cuts in the nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2008 34,838 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Small cuts in the nearside rear tyre

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 ZDG is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black 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 ZDG, 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 ZDG is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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