MOT Status
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148,535 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
general rear corrosion
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
covers and shields fitted
covers and shields fitted
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
covers and shields fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
sill covers fitted
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
sill covers fitted
exhaust front to mid section blowing and insecure
n/s rear shocker damp
bonnet catch faulty / stiff
o/s and n/s front flexi brake hoses perished and cracking
o/s and n/s rear tyre valves perished and splitting
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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BD05 NUV is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 NUV, 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 NUV is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 15 June 2005.
Is BD05 NUV safe to buy?
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