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BD05 CTV

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

167,908 mi
Last recorded167,908 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 CTV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 167,908 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 167,905 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust mounting broken wired up

handbrake warning light on

Pass 15 Jul 2022 162,556 miles

warning light on dash

Pass 12 Jul 2021 158,886 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 158,886 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 155,934 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 149,511 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 149,511 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 143,561 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 143,555 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2017 135,278 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 128,446 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 122,906 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 116,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Pass 31 Jul 2013 103,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers

Pass 31 Jul 2012 92,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2011 89,792 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 76,091 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 75,858 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 63,395 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 63,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 55,008 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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BD05 CTV is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BD05 CTV, 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 BD05 CTV registered?

BD05 CTV is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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