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CV05 OKB

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

247,461 mi
Last recorded247,461 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 OKB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 247,461 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 247,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 220,284 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 195,047 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 167,280 miles

Nearside mirror glass missing but drivers and center rear veiw mirror ok

Fail 18 Jan 2016 167,270 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Nearside mirror glass missing but drivers and center rear veiw mirror ok

Pass 19 Jan 2015 145,387 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 145,387 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 119,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 99,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2012 86,116 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 70,429 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 53,481 miles

1.front and rear brake pads worn low.2.plastic trim under wheel arches floor pans outer sills.3.engine under tray fitted.

Pass 13 Jan 2009 38,711 miles

1.front and rear brake pads worn low.2plastic trim under wheel arches,unable to fully check inner arches.3.plastic trim covering outer sills,unable to fully check outer sills.

4.plastic trim covering floor pan,unable to fully check brake pipes or fuel lines.

Pass 18 Jan 2008 21,891 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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CV05 OKB is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver 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 CV05 OKB, 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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CV05 OKB is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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