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CF05 XKP

2005 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,080 mi
Last recorded119,080 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 XKP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 119,080 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 118,960 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing detached from upper fixing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 118,659 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside headlight slightly insecure

offside and nearside front brake hoses deteriorated

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

offside and nearside rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 29 Jan 2019 109,728 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread no plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 109,728 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread no plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 105,587 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 95,015 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 85,491 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 75,912 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2014 64,610 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 55,069 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet catch sticking,have freed off and lubricated

Pass 2 Feb 2012 44,468 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 34,309 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 31,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 May 2010 31,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 23,897 miles

slight smear from wipers

Fail 12 May 2009 23,897 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

slight smear from wipers

Pass 3 Jun 2008 17,149 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 XKP is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CF05 XKP, 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 XKP is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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