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BT05 UHV

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,989 mi
Last recorded109,989 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 UHV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 109,989 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 101,875 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 90,306 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 81,293 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 73,495 miles

Damage to both N/S doors.

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

O/S/R lamp cluster slightly loose.

Fail 10 Dec 2009 59,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 59,500 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 59,329 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 59,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 22 Oct 2008 44,548 miles

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

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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BT05 UHV is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT05 UHV, 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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What year was BT05 UHV registered?

BT05 UHV is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is BT05 UHV safe to buy?

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