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CV55 RHZ

2005 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,997 mi
Last recorded112,997 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 RHZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 112,997 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2019 112,997 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 109,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 105,003 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 99,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre is a non run flat and a winter tyre, needs to be replaced

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 99,252 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre is a non run flat and a winter tyre, needs to be replaced

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 95,235 miles

both front tyres low on tread

eml on

fuel cap slight deteriation

Pass 16 Mar 2015 91,926 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 84,050 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 74,886 miles

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

chips to windscreen

Fail 26 Mar 2013 74,886 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

chips to windscreen

Pass 25 Feb 2012 61,703 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 55,073 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 52,081 miles

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

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)

o/s rear door damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2009 39,916 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 28,781 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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CV55 RHZ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CV55 RHZ, 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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CV55 RHZ is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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