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CA05 WBK

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,191 mi
Last recorded139,191 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 WBK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 139,191 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 139,180 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 126,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 122,126 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 122,126 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 110,970 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 110,762 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 93,126 miles

INNER WHEEL ARCH COVERS FITTED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Fail 4 Jul 2018 93,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

INNER WHEEL ARCH COVERS FITTED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 3 Jul 2017 83,799 miles

Both alloy wheels damaged on inside edge

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 83,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both alloy wheels damaged on inside edge

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 78,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Rear wheel slightly buckled

Fail 22 Jun 2016 78,689 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Rear wheel slightly buckled

Pass 16 Jun 2015 74,791 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 71,936 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 68,996 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 67,382 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 63,936 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 59,837 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 56,051 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 49,911 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 47,135 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

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
Full BMW 120 reliability report

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CA05 WBK is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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