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BJ05 PDZ

2005 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,787 mi
Last recorded111,787 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 PDZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 111,787 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 107,363 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 107,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 103,809 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2020 100,062 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 96,290 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 96,290 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 88,207 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 85,122 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 78,500 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn but not seriously weakened

front tyres cracked and perished

inner steering rack joints have slight play

Pass 2 Oct 2014 74,481 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake pad loom adrifed from pads

small cuts to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 26 Sep 2014 74,473 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake pad loom adrifed from pads

small cuts to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 10 Sep 2013 68,176 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 63,081 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 63,081 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 52,199 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 46,911 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 41,387 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 28,406 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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BJ05 PDZ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BJ05 PDZ, 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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BJ05 PDZ is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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