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BG05 UFN

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

135,995 mi
Last recorded135,995 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 UFN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 135,995 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 135,911 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 134,696 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 132,708 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 124,661 miles

both front tyres cracked on outer edges also wearing outer edges

both rear tyres wearing slightly on edges

front windscreen has small chip but not in zone ( A ) or effecting view

rear center seat belt starting to fray

Fail 8 Oct 2019 124,538 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres cracked on outer edges also wearing outer edges

both rear tyres wearing slightly on edges

front windscreen has small chip but not in zone ( A ) or effecting view

rear center seat belt starting to fray

Pass 5 Oct 2018 115,294 miles

TPS LAMP ON

Fail 5 Oct 2018 115,294 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

TPS LAMP ON

Rear Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 106,374 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 104,494 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

exhaust mounting broken by diff

Pass 22 Mar 2016 97,928 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 90,357 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 86,753 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 78,884 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 71,617 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 62,893 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 50,843 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 36,984 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 24,035 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 15,430 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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BG05 UFN is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver 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 BG05 UFN, 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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BG05 UFN is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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