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BF05 RVO

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

207,890 mi
Last recorded207,890 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 RVO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 207,890 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 188,533 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 165,664 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 143,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 120,721 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 86,746 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 74,686 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 67,165 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 67,165 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 57,808 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front brake discs are worn and corroded at the edges

Pass 5 Dec 2014 57,171 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2014 57,171 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 55,668 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 55,668 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 49,893 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 30,697 miles

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)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 23,055 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 19,034 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 15,810 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 13,061 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 RVO is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BF05 RVO, 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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BF05 RVO is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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