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BF05 VAY

2005 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

111,606 mi
Last recorded111,606 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 111,606 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 101,796 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 101,796 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 93,717 miles

Offside front brake pads starting to wear low

Fail 24 Oct 2018 93,717 miles

Offside front brake pads starting to wear low

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 86,360 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 84,131 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 79,583 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 72,657 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 67,266 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2013 60,955 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2012 54,010 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 46,898 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 41,466 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 41,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 35,186 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 30,776 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 VAY is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VAY, 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 VAY registered?

BF05 VAY is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is BF05 VAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 VAY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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