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BL54 HWP

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

134,123 mi
Last recorded134,123 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 HWP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 134,123 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (front) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 131,004 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 127,714 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 125,021 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 121,645 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 121,645 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 116,026 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Feb 2018 116,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 114,658 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 111,419 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 111,419 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 107,468 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 107,468 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 101,348 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 101,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 92,363 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 84,812 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 78,981 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 61,840 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 53,079 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 40,714 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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BL54 HWP is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BL54 HWP, 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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BL54 HWP is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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