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CU54 OAW

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,147 mi
Last recorded60,147 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 OAW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2022 60,147 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 May 2021 57,499 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2021 57,485 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 54,575 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 54,030 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic covers fitted

TPMS warning on

Pass 2 May 2019 49,668 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 49,668 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 45,275 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 39,890 miles

Front brake pads low

Plastic covers fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2016 34,710 miles

Outer sill covers, engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2015 29,871 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 7 Apr 2014 25,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Outer sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 23,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2012 19,876 miles

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

Outer sill, lower engine and lower vehicle covers fitted

Pass 4 May 2011 15,915 miles

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

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

Outer sill, under vehicle, upper and lower engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2010 12,249 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 12,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 11,216 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 9,447 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 7,145 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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CU54 OAW is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OAW, 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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CU54 OAW is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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