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CA05 RDO

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

169,897 mi
Last recorded169,897 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 RDO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 169,897 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 169,897 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 158,167 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 158,102 miles

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))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 150,030 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 150,029 miles

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))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 137,002 miles

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.

Fail 8 Apr 2019 137,002 miles

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.

Pass 25 Apr 2018 126,870 miles

Oil leak ()

covers and trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2017 115,008 miles

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Front screen is chipped.

Pass 27 Apr 2016 105,016 miles

Bonnet cable is sticking.

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

O/s front fog lamp is broken.

Fail 27 Apr 2016 105,016 miles

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.

Pass 3 Sep 2014 93,944 miles

accident damage to nearside front bumper

both front flexible brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2013 82,227 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 74,186 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 65,733 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 65,733 miles

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 60,529 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 60,529 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 50,108 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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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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