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BT05 ZMV

2005 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,870 mi
Last recorded114,870 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 ZMV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 114,870 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 102,626 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 87,989 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 87,984 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2013 79,268 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 79,268 miles

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

Offside Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front 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 4 Aug 2012 70,635 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 61,277 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 51,167 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 42,071 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 31,067 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 ZMV is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZMV, 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 ZMV registered?

BT05 ZMV is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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