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BL05 VFY

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

127,400 mi
Last recorded127,400 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 VFY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 127,400 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 114,185 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 114,185 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 99,939 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 88,601 miles

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

rear ( diff )exhaust bracket broken

Pass 11 Jul 2014 82,901 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 79,170 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 72,417 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 65,148 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 58,182 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 51,912 miles

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

front wblades smearing

small chips screen b zone

Pass 30 May 2008 45,154 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 VFY is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BL05 VFY, 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 BL05 VFY registered?

BL05 VFY is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is BL05 VFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL05 VFY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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