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CA03 YES

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

118,083 mi
Last recorded118,083 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 YES
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 118,083 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 106,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 97,718 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 95,573 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 93,807 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2021 93,807 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 92,579 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 88,653 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 88,653 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint facing down (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear & offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint (facing up) dust cover pin holed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 87,133 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 84,982 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 83,003 miles

Both front tyre's very lightly starting to wear on outer edge's.

Fail 30 Aug 2016 83,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front tyre's very lightly starting to wear on outer edge's.

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

Rear inner pads appear low.

Pass 27 Aug 2015 78,051 miles

Nearside rear tyre lightly wearing on inner edge,also has a nail in tread.

Pass 26 Aug 2014 74,002 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 68,187 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 62,549 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge. o/s/f tyre wearing on inner/outer edges,

Pass 2 Sep 2011 56,670 miles

front discs pitted

rear discs scored

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 52,172 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 52,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 34,550 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 45,481 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 37,081 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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CA03 YES is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 CA03 YES, 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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CA03 YES is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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