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B11 MBG

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

153,253 mi
Last recorded153,253 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 MBG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2013 153,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake discs lipped.

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

Rear park brakes stiff to apply, low effort recorded. Offside noisy

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 153,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake discs lipped.

Rear park brakes stiff to apply, low effort recorded. Offside noisy

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 132,070 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 132,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear tyre, bald inner edge, at wear bars.

Pass 31 Oct 2011 115,838 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 115,838 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 105,146 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 105,146 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 94,744 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 56,763 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn on outer egde

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 54,763 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre worn on outer egde

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

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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B11 MBG is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 B11 MBG, 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 B11 MBG registered?

B11 MBG is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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