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BL05 AHV

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

154,964 mi
Last recorded154,964 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 AHV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2021 154,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 147,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 147,507 miles

Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 139,380 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns+os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 139,380 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns+os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 126,769 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 108,060 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 93,648 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 86,797 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 81,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 78,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres badly worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 22 Jul 2013 78,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres badly worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 7 Jul 2012 68,504 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2011 56,655 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 48,698 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 40,176 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 40,176 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 32,304 miles

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

front tyres waring on outer edge

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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BL05 AHV is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 BL05 AHV, 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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BL05 AHV is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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