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CA05 WBF

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,787 mi
Last recorded78,787 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 78,787 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

both front brake hoses heavily perished

engine cover and under trays fitted

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2019 72,314 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2019 72,161 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2018 65,322 miles

both front brake hoses perished

Pass 19 Jan 2017 56,596 miles

both front brake hoses slightly cracking

Pass 18 Feb 2016 47,124 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 36,243 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 34,494 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 32,319 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 32,319 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 May 2012 29,585 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 26,765 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SMOOTH OUTSIDE EDGES

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2010 22,554 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N,S,R WHEEL RIM SLIGHTLY DISTORTED

Pass 5 May 2010 22,554 miles

N,S,R WHEEL RIM SLIGHTLY DISTORTED

Pass 14 May 2009 18,167 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 13,820 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 13,820 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)

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 WBF is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WBF, 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 WBF is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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