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CU54 KPT

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,723 mi
Last recorded95,723 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 KPT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 95,723 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 95,723 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 87,716 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside handbrake performance low compared to offside

exhaust silencers removed

Fail 17 Aug 2020 87,708 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust silencers removed

Pass 2 Jul 2019 82,946 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 82,919 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 76,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 76,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 68,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 62,186 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 54,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 15 Dec 2014 52,199 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 47,281 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 43,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2012 39,417 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 35,750 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 32,844 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 28,766 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)

unable to check under side fully dew to a body gaurd fitted

washer jets frozen

Pass 28 Dec 2007 24,665 miles

unable to check floor,pipe work & the rest of the under side dew to a protective gaurd fitted from front to back

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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CU54 KPT is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CU54 KPT, 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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CU54 KPT is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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