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BL05 BFO

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,342 mi
Last recorded149,342 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 BFO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 149,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

childs seat fitted to n/s/r... childs seat insecure

paint work damage

rear end damaged & number plate

Fail 19 Jun 2018 149,295 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction objects round mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

childs seat fitted to n/s/r... childs seat insecure

paint work damage

rear end damaged & number plate

Pass 23 Jun 2017 141,293 miles

n/s/f brake flexi cracked

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

nail o/s/r tyre

o/s/f brake flexi cracked

Pass 21 Jul 2016 133,723 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 125,690 miles

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

service light on dashboard

Pass 22 Jul 2015 125,690 miles

service light on dashboard

Pass 14 Jul 2014 117,228 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 109,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jul 2013 109,453 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 101,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2011 92,227 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 92,227 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 77,323 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 62,120 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 62,120 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 44,276 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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BL05 BFO is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BFO, 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 BFO is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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