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BV55 UZT

2005 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,699 mi
Last recorded120,699 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 UZT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 120,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 116,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 107,847 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 107,847 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 107,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fexi brake hose corroded

Nearside Front flexi brake hose corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

crack in screen

Pass 7 Aug 2017 99,769 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 89,057 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 79,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2014 72,292 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 65,746 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 55,067 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 51,601 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 46,047 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 40,767 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 31,637 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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BV55 UZT is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BV55 UZT, 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 BV55 UZT registered?

BV55 UZT is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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