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AX05 BDO

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

161,730 mi
Last recorded161,730 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 BDO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 161,730 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays fitted and engine covers fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2018 161,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays fitted and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2017 147,158 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted at time of test

Front tyres worn on outer edges

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

Wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 10 Mar 2016 134,401 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 115,828 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 95,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 95,905 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 90,794 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 22 Jun 2012 79,937 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 72,863 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 66,479 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 58,513 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 58,513 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 40,232 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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AX05 BDO is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AX05 BDO, 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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What year was AX05 BDO registered?

AX05 BDO is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 21 June 2005.

Is AX05 BDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX05 BDO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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