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BD05 UMT

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

150,395 mi
Last recorded150,395 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 150,395 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several spots and items corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 150,395 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several spots and items corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 150,371 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure flexi to middle clamp broken and could drop off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts and both rears perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured strong advise (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strong advise (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several spots and items corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 142,690 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

parking brake only just meets requirments

tpm indicates fault

Pass 17 Mar 2023 134,813 miles

Offside Rear parking brake performance low(did not lock)

Pass 12 Mar 2022 127,559 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside parking brake performance low

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Mar 2021 122,101 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside park brake only just meets requirments

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front under tray loose

Fail 9 Mar 2021 122,101 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside park brake only just meets requirments

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front under tray loose

Pass 7 Mar 2020 119,490 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2019 111,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 105,335 miles

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

Rear seat belts not checked

Pass 10 Mar 2017 95,599 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 89,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm wearing on edges 205/55r16 rf (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.2mm wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm +nail in tread. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 89,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm wearing on edges 205/55r16 rf (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.2mm wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm +nail in tread. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 84,647 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 84,114 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 82,204 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 79,510 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 74,330 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 68,266 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 62,341 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 58,613 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 40,423 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 UMT is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver 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 UMT, 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 UMT is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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