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AX54 LLD

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

204,529 mi
Last recorded204,529 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 LLD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2020 204,529 miles

Exhaust system insecure Middle section mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Lower main pressed in ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated Prop shaft flexible coupling (REAR) (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen has a stone chip outside zone A

Pass 15 Aug 2019 184,934 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 184,733 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 161,578 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 135,675 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 111,687 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 104,780 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 100,390 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 96,441 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 92,772 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 89,528 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 84,398 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 77,151 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 61,479 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 45,772 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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AX54 LLD is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AX54 LLD, 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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AX54 LLD is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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