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CW05 DFA

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,104 mi
Last recorded160,104 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 DFA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 160,104 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 146,654 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 146,648 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 135,992 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 135,978 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 122,600 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 120,762 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 120,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 106,995 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 96,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jun 2014 96,818 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2013 79,271 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2012 65,630 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 54,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 43,736 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 35,439 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 27,910 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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CW05 DFA is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CW05 DFA, 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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What year was CW05 DFA registered?

CW05 DFA is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 25 June 2005.

Is CW05 DFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW05 DFA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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