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CU05 NBO

2005 BMW 120

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

147,066 mi
Last recorded147,066 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 NBO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 147,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 140,866 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 135,336 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 126,719 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 122,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 122,913 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 120,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 118,471 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 118,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 113,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer covering cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer covering cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 110,308 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 107,132 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 99,289 miles

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

both rear tyres approaching 3mm

Fail 5 Apr 2016 99,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both rear tyres approaching 3mm

Pass 1 Apr 2015 94,009 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 87,513 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 76,438 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 57,662 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2011 36,384 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 36,384 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 36,026 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 36,026 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 30,912 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 25,304 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2008 19,521 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 19,341 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 NBO is a 2005 BMW 120 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 NBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU05 NBO registered?

CU05 NBO is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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