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AY05 MLV

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,020 mi
Last recorded102,020 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 MLV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 102,020 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 102,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 93,147 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 93,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative ROD BROKEN (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR LEVELLING ROD PARTIALLY SEIZED

Pass 11 Oct 2018 85,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 78,684 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 78,684 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened leeking (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 70,319 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 63,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

both rear tyres deteriated and cracked

Pass 14 Mar 2014 49,895 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 49,895 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 44,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front pads worn

Rear pads worn

TPMS light warning light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2011 44,914 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 35,465 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 26,916 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 19,529 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 18,874 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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AY05 MLV 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 AY05 MLV, 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 MLV registered?

AY05 MLV is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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