MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,897 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front fog light not working
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
all 4 shock absorber bump stops broken
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front fog light not working
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
all 4 shock absorber bump stops broken
Offside Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Covers preventing access to some components.
Front brake hoses are perishing.
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both. (5.3.2 (b))
Slight play in n/s front anti roll bar link.
Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Covers preventing access to some components.
Front brake hoses are perishing.
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both. (5.3.2 (b))
Slight play in n/s front anti roll bar link.
Oil leak ()
covers and trays fitted
Covers & trays preventing access to some components.
Front screen is chipped.
Bonnet cable is sticking.
Covers & trays preventing access to some components.
O/s front fog lamp is broken.
Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light is on (5.4.2)
Bonnet cable is sticking.
Covers & trays preventing access to some components.
O/s front fog lamp is broken.
Rear brake pads look low.
accident damage to nearside front bumper
both front flexible brake hoses deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CA05 RDO is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 CA05 RDO, 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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CA05 RDO is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 29 June 2005.
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