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BG05 UGM

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,066 mi
Last recorded134,066 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 UGM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 134,066 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 130,463 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 126,259 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 126,106 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake flexi hoses perishing

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

noisy clutch release bearing

Pass 5 Jul 2016 121,393 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 119,758 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 110,297 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 107,781 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 103,374 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 3 May 2012 98,636 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 94,387 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 24 May 2011 94,385 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 27 May 2010 88,811 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 88,810 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 81,742 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 65,433 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 65,433 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UGM is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BG05 UGM, 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 UGM is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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