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AY05 MDZ

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,953 mi
Last recorded138,953 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 MDZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 138,953 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 138,952 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 135,183 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 130,813 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2019 125,847 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 121,373 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 116,020 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 107,712 miles

advise geometry check

both front tyres prematurly worn edges

Fail 3 Mar 2016 107,712 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise geometry check

both front tyres prematurly worn edges

Pass 9 Mar 2015 101,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Mar 2015 101,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 90,106 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 80,897 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 71,325 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 71,325 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 59,772 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 53,614 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 43,292 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 43,292 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 34,834 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 34,807 miles

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

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

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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AY05 MDZ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AY05 MDZ, 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 AY05 MDZ registered?

AY05 MDZ is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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