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CU05 AON

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,631 mi
Last recorded140,631 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 AON
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 140,631 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 127,964 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 127,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 117,003 miles

Minor Damage Bonnet, Not Effecting Access Or Security.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Tread 3mm. 205/55V16.

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

Offside Mirror Casing Missing.

Offside Rear Tyre Tread 3mm.

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 117,003 miles

Minor Damage Bonnet, Not Effecting Access Or Security.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Tread 3mm. 205/55V16.

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

Offside Mirror Casing Missing.

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

Offside Rear Tyre Tread 3mm.

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 103,485 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 93,097 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 Mar 2014 78,235 miles

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 62,372 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 40,812 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 40,812 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 28,172 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 27,333 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 22,099 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 18,565 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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CU05 AON is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CU05 AON, 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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CU05 AON is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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