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BD05 MHO

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,583 mi
Last recorded117,583 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 117,583 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 111,801 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 106,811 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 101,689 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 101,689 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 92,040 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 92,040 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 84,095 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 84,095 miles

Centre Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 76,891 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 66,430 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 55,561 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 41,725 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 36,874 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 34,947 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 MHO is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MHO, 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 MHO registered?

BD05 MHO is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 2 June 2005.

Is BD05 MHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 MHO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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