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BSZ 7807

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

157,678 mi
Last recorded157,678 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSZ 7807
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 157,678 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 150,256 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 147,050 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 135,028 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 120,541 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 112,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged starting to perish & crack (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor insecure

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged starting to perish & crack (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 112,292 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged cord exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged cord exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn excessive movement in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged starting to perish & crack (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor insecure

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged starting to perish & crack (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 102,021 miles

Engine and floor covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Exhaust centre section has a broken mounting hanger

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre is of a non run flat type (other 3 runflats)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Dec 2017 102,021 miles

Engine and floor covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Exhaust centre section has a broken mounting hanger

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre is of a non run flat type (other 3 runflats)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Dec 2016 89,271 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 89,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 23 Dec 2015 83,031 miles

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge to legal minium

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge close to legal minimum.

Pass 20 Dec 2014 75,817 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 70,016 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 62,500 miles

rear tyres worn to 2.5mm

Pass 15 Dec 2011 54,302 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 47,505 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 40,328 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 32,048 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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BSZ 7807 is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 BSZ 7807, 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 BSZ 7807 registered?

BSZ 7807 is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is BSZ 7807 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSZ 7807 shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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