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BK05 GWV

2005 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

88,516 mi
Last recorded88,516 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 GWV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 88,516 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 88,243 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 87,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe swollen

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe swollen

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 84,375 miles

Engine cover and/or undertray fitted.

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 84,308 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Engine cover and/or undertray fitted.

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 79,568 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2019 79,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2018 72,350 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2017 69,361 miles

rear seat belts not tested

Pass 16 Mar 2016 61,409 miles

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

Rear seatbelts not tested

Pass 13 Mar 2015 53,550 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 49,414 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 45,103 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 40,259 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 35,127 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 30,198 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 30,198 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 25,056 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 19,826 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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BK05 GWV is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BK05 GWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK05 GWV registered?

BK05 GWV is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is BK05 GWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 GWV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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