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BD05 NVH

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,906 mi
Last recorded135,906 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 NVH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 135,906 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 5 Nov 2016 130,166 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some items

under body trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 28 Oct 2015 117,093 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 117,090 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 103,150 miles

Both rear indicators fading

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs lipped, worn; Pads getting low.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Nov 2014 102,909 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Both rear indicators fading

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs lipped, worn; Pads getting low.

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

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

Steering feels 'Heavy'.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 91,048 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 76,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2011 66,503 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 51,579 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 36,048 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2009 36,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 25,389 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 16,222 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 NVH is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue 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 NVH, 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 NVH registered?

BD05 NVH is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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