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BD05 GUX

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,598 mi
Last recorded137,598 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 GUX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 137,598 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 137,589 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2017 118,269 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 106,266 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 91,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 76,318 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake disc slightly worn.Offside front ball joint dust cover slightly damaged.

Fail 6 Feb 2014 76,318 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside front brake disc slightly worn.Offside front ball joint dust cover slightly damaged.

Pass 26 Jan 2013 59,459 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 45,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front dics wear

Pass 11 Feb 2012 45,471 miles

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

front dics wear

Pass 23 Feb 2011 33,466 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

front brake wear

Pass 19 May 2010 33,241 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear seat belts not checked due to dog cover over seats

Pass 25 May 2009 25,033 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 18,630 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 GUX 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 78.6%.

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 BD05 GUX, 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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BD05 GUX is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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