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BF05 TTZ

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,735 mi
Last recorded78,735 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 78,735 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs worn corroded or scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 77,233 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 75,487 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 73,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 71,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged nearside front brake hose slightly damage (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside rear upper suspension arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged offside front brake hose slightly damage (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 68,295 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all direction indicators bulbs slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly damaged nearside front brake flex pipe perishing / cracking (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged nearside front obligatory mirror slightly damage (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly damaged offside front brake flex pipe perishing / cracking (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 66,040 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all indicator bulbs slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged nearside front passenger mirror glass crack (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 63,770 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 63,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2018 60,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 57,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 53,974 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 50,360 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 45,792 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 14 Jun 2013 42,954 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2012 39,862 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2011 34,286 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 26,691 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2009 18,584 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 9,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 9,500 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 9,301 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 TTZ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 TTZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF05 TTZ registered?

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

Is BF05 TTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 TTZ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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