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C5 PKH

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,065 mi
Last recorded183,065 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 PKH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 183,065 miles

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

Rear Underbody slightly corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2020 182,510 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 174,180 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 168,162 miles

Front brake flexi hoses perished

Nearside Rear suspention arms upper and lower have movement in them

Offside Front tyre wearing very close to limit

Pass 17 Oct 2017 163,123 miles

brake discs all round worn thin with internal corrosion

tyres all round very close to legal limit

Pass 7 Nov 2016 159,023 miles

Front Tyres x2 Cracked/Perished

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

Rear Tyres X2 Cracked/Perished

Pass 9 Nov 2015 154,422 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 154,332 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 148,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

exhaust support broken

Fail 10 Nov 2014 148,614 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

exhaust support broken

Pass 5 Nov 2013 143,952 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 135,598 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2012 135,593 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 127,554 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 118,210 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

smallcut in outer sidewall offside front tyre not reaching ply/cords

Fail 29 Oct 2010 118,202 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

smallcut in outer sidewall offside front tyre not reaching ply/cords

Pass 24 Oct 2009 108,519 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 97,857 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 80,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 80,220 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

sat nav removed from windscreen

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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C5 PKH is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C5 PKH, 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 C5 PKH registered?

C5 PKH is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 23 January 2005.

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