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CP05 HRW

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

149,532 mi
Last recorded149,532 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 HRW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 149,532 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 149,532 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2022 138,065 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2022 138,065 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 122,709 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 122,709 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 110,015 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 105,901 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 99,890 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 99,887 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 May 2016 84,613 miles

underside shields fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2016 84,612 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both front (2.7.3)

registration plate incorrect both (6.3.1a)

underside shields fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2015 77,622 miles

Centre exhaust mount missing.

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 69,045 miles

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 29 Jun 2013 60,999 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 60,912 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 51,821 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 42,908 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 35,048 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 35,048 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 30,329 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 23,989 miles

Nearside 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
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CP05 HRW is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CP05 HRW, 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 CP05 HRW registered?

CP05 HRW is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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