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CV54 USL

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,308 mi
Last recorded106,308 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 USL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 106,308 miles

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

undertrays & engine covers

Fail 11 Sep 2015 106,394 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

undertrays & engine covers

Pass 14 Jul 2014 97,355 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 81,436 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 69,379 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 69,379 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 55,672 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 43,428 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)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 33,705 miles

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

front number plate cracked

screen chip

Pass 19 Jan 2008 30,975 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)

nearside front door damaged

nearside front wiper blade juddering

Fail 19 Jan 2008 30,975 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front door damaged

nearside front wiper blade juddering

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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CV54 USL is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CV54 USL, 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 CV54 USL registered?

CV54 USL is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 14 January 2005.

Is CV54 USL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV54 USL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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