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B21 KCL

2005 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

132,269 mi
Last recorded132,269 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 KCL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 132,269 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 124,667 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2024 124,667 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 123,733 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 122,062 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 119,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 117,572 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 113,893 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 113,885 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 109,347 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 103,331 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 98,246 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 98,244 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 92,291 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 92,288 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 86,305 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 79,824 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 69,722 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 57,623 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 45,968 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 44,182 miles

engine has oil leaks

front tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 31 Mar 2010 44,182 miles

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

engine has oil leaks

front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Mar 2009 40,722 miles

front inner brake pads look low

rear discs look worn

secondary bonnet catch siezed

Pass 26 Mar 2008 32,469 miles

n/s/f tyre tread worn eneven-1.6mm on outer edge (205/50/17 v pirelli run flats)

o/s/f tyre tread worn uneven-2.5mm tread on outer edge

o/s/r jacking point from sill missing

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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B21 KCL is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 B21 KCL, 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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B21 KCL is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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