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BV05 AWM

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

132,305 mi
Last recorded132,305 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 AWM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 132,305 miles

headlight aims poor both

Pass 18 Apr 2023 128,464 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 119,973 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses cracked at back of hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes corroding under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 111,934 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracks occuring (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 111,934 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracks occuring (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 106,019 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated left and right hand cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 99,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 99,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside edge on outside (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 93,582 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs have corrosion (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. uneven pull on hand brake (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 85,160 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 77,693 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 70,730 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 66,390 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 27 Feb 2014 66,390 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 26 Feb 2013 61,754 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 57,282 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 52,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 48,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 43,344 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 39,859 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 39,859 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BV05 AWM is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BV05 AWM, 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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BV05 AWM is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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