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BF05 VCE

2005 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,763 mi
Last recorded136,763 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 VCE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2023 136,763 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified both catalytic converters (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 117,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

parking brake lever travel requirements just met

Pass 30 Sep 2021 98,540 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 95,838 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Jul 2019 90,089 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 90,089 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 75,078 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 75,078 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Strong smell of burning oil

Fail 14 Apr 2018 71,986 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2017 58,749 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2016 46,182 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 46,182 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 29,772 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 26,815 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 24,463 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 21,889 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 18,612 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 15,498 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 12,568 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 8,889 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 VCE is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VCE, 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 VCE is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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