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AV55 ZJU

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,199 mi
Last recorded129,199 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 ZJU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 129,199 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 129,197 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2020 114,743 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 94,276 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 93,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 90,212 miles

plastic covers under vehicle preventing thorough inspection

Pass 25 May 2016 87,173 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 83,578 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2015

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 78,897 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 73,269 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 61,972 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 61,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 46,122 miles

Near side front brake disc pitted.

Near side rear disc very pitted.

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Off side front brake disc scored.

Off side rear brake disc scored.

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 42,751 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 32,319 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

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 ZJU is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AV55 ZJU, 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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AV55 ZJU is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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