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CA54 NAO

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

169,222 mi
Last recorded169,222 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 NAO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 169,222 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake warning lamp on

Fail 10 Nov 2022 169,204 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake warning lamp on

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 157,244 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 156,730 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 133,765 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 133,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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 3 May 2019 110,467 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 110,379 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 105,642 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 98,353 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 98,353 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 May 2016 93,450 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front damage tyre sidewall

Pass 7 May 2015 87,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 May 2014 76,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 66,814 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 May 2012 59,103 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 50,316 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 50,207 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 43,884 miles

advise o/s/r tyre getting worn on inner edge

strong advise n/s/f tyre close to limit on outer edge

strong advise n/s/r tre very close to limit below 2mm

Pass 23 Jan 2009 34,837 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 26,494 miles

N/S/R tyre on minimum thickness (1.6mm)

O/S/F headlamp slightly loose

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
Full BMW 120 reliability report

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CA54 NAO is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CA54 NAO, 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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What year was CA54 NAO registered?

CA54 NAO is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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