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CP05 PSO

2005 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,739 mi
Last recorded100,739 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 PSO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 100,739 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 100,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 96,330 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside / offside (2.7.3)

condensation in offside headlight

front exhaust securing nuts corroded / missing

Pass 17 Jun 2016 88,328 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s o/s (2.7.3)

bracket on rear exhaust broke

front to centre exhaust clamp securing nuts corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2014 75,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 75,919 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 70,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Feb 2013 68,153 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 68,153 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 64,491 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 58,028 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 52,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front No plate cracked

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 38,427 miles

Child seat not sercured in

Front No plate cracked

Pass 27 May 2008 23,367 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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CP05 PSO is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol 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 CP05 PSO, 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 PSO registered?

CP05 PSO is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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