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CF05 DPU

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,551 mi
Last recorded146,551 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 DPU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 146,551 miles

Nearside Front anti-roll bar link has slight play

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Mar 2018 146,551 miles

Nearside Front anti-roll bar link has slight play

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 141,780 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 135,040 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 122,112 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 122,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 99,037 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Apr 2014 99,037 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2013 171,683 miles

front brake disks corroded

rear brake disks corroded

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 159,056 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 133,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 118,577 miles

full underbody protection covers fitted

nearside and offside sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2009 99,751 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 75,524 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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CF05 DPU is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CF05 DPU, 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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CF05 DPU is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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