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CU05 RNY

2005 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

126,113 mi
Last recorded126,113 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 RNY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 126,113 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 121,296 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2016 110,985 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 110,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 92,583 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 76,905 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 63,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear 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 Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

slight smear front wipers

Pass 31 May 2012 50,149 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 36,589 miles

front tyres low tread edges

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)

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

front brake pads approx 3mm outer

Pass 14 Jul 2010 25,376 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 24,807 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 19,758 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 15,270 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 RNY is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RNY, 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 CU05 RNY registered?

CU05 RNY is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 19 May 2005.

Is CU05 RNY safe to buy?

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