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AV55 MWY

2005 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,893 mi
Last recorded65,893 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 MWY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2014 65,893 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 62,055 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 53,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 43,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 35,812 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 27,697 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 18,173 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 8,181 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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AV55 MWY is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AV55 MWY, 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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How do I check the history of AV55 MWY?

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What year was AV55 MWY registered?

AV55 MWY is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is AV55 MWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV55 MWY shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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