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AY05 XCG

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

181,357 mi
Last recorded181,357 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2021 181,357 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 171,833 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 162,666 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 15,244 miles

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

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

engine and gearbox covers insecure underneath

Pass 29 Jun 2017 138,248 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 134,885 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 129,635 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 123,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 116,662 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

couldent fully test brake & fuel pipes due to plastic covers

n/s/r & o/s/r handbrake has no lock out.

Pass 28 Jun 2012 107,475 miles

couldent test brake & fuel pipes due to plastic covers

Pass 8 Jul 2011 100,666 miles

n/s/r handbrake slightly low force.

Pass 7 Jul 2010 93,206 miles

unable to check under car--plastic covers fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2009 87,135 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 74,479 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 XCG is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AY05 XCG, 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 XCG registered?

AY05 XCG is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AY05 XCG safe to buy?

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