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BF05 RVC

2005 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,472 mi
Last recorded65,472 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 RVC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 65,472 miles

Both rear tyres cracked or perished

Exhaust system corrosion

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under covers fitted obscuring view of some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2018 60,453 miles

Both rear tyres cracked or perished

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Under-trays fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2018 60,446 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least four more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres cracked or perished

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Under-trays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2017 55,702 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 55,702 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 47,999 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 47,999 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 40,555 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 30,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 21,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap sealing washer is slightly perished

nearside rear tyre is perished and worn on inner edge

offside front tyre is perished

offside rear tyre is perished and worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Apr 2013 21,162 miles

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

fuel cap sealing washer is slightly perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre is perished and worn on inner edge

offside front tyre is perished

offside rear tyre is perished and worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2012 16,538 miles

all 4 tyres are showing signs of perishing and have cracks between the treads

Pass 18 Mar 2011 15,986 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 14,424 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 14,036 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 13,627 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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BF05 RVC is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF05 RVC, 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 BF05 RVC registered?

BF05 RVC is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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