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BC05 HJN

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,718 mi
Last recorded34,718 miles
Recorded on28 May 2010
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 HJN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2010 34,718 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 34,718 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 17,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2009 17,196 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 21,586 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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BC05 HJN is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BC05 HJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BC05 HJN registered?

BC05 HJN is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is BC05 HJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC05 HJN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BC05 HJN have outstanding finance?

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