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BF54 HWV

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

132,119 mi
Last recorded132,119 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 HWV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 132,119 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 116,228 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 114,058 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output both rear (1.1.A.3d)

Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% both rear (1.5.1b)

full underside of vehicle covered with under tray not allowing full inspection

oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2014 101,601 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 98,663 miles

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

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

Offside headlamp slight condensation noted.

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2011 89,644 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 87,300 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2010 87,300 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 81,493 miles

front brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise

nearside and offside front tyres worn close to limit 2mm advise

Pass 17 Jan 2008 67,994 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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BF54 HWV is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BF54 HWV, 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 BF54 HWV registered?

BF54 HWV is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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