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BT05 VVE

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

150,118 mi
Last recorded150,118 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 VVE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 150,118 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 150,038 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear undercarriage rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2019 141,721 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 134,437 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 134,437 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 126,282 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 May 2017 126,282 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 May 2016 117,104 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to limit

Pass 18 May 2015 108,475 miles

front inner pads wearing low

Pass 15 May 2014 98,058 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 89,904 miles

front brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 16 May 2012 80,847 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2011 72,582 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 60,408 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 47,413 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 47,413 miles

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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 6 Dec 2007 39,029 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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BT05 VVE is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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