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BN05 GZS

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,696 mi
Last recorded117,696 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 GZS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 117,696 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 105,791 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 18 Nov 2017 105,791 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

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

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

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 13 Dec 2016 98,059 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 98,059 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 92,399 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 88,097 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 84,719 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 81,400 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 78,615 miles

child seat in n/s/r seat- obstructing adult belt

Pass 20 Mar 2010 72,750 miles

Oil leak

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

windscreen washers weak.

Pass 7 Apr 2009 61,988 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 61,788 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 45,955 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 45,955 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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BN05 GZS is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BN05 GZS, 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 BN05 GZS registered?

BN05 GZS is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is BN05 GZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 GZS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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