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CX05 TMY

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

136,995 mi
Last recorded136,995 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 TMY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 136,995 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 136,776 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 136,773 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 125,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s,o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth from inner edge

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s,o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 125,320 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s,o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s,o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth from inner edge

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s,o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 108,419 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 108,133 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 97,006 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s,o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2018 96,772 miles

Front All position lamps not working n/s,o/s (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s,o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s,o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s,o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s,o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 87,231 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured n/s,o/s (1.4.A.2f)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 87,196 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s,o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured n/s,o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 82,045 miles

all tyres on vehicle perishing between treads Borderline

condition both front brake hoses

corrosion on rear sub frame and suspension

handbrake efforts

slight movement in n/s/f rear ball joint

Fail 19 Nov 2016 82,045 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

all tyres on vehicle perishing between treads Borderline

condition both front brake hoses

corrosion on rear sub frame and suspension

handbrake efforts

slight movement in n/s/f rear ball joint

Pass 18 Nov 2015 78,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate airbag (5.4.2)

unable to carry out full inspection of o/s/r seatbelt due to childseat fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2015 78,496 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate airbag (5.4.2)

unable to carry out full inspection of o/s/r seatbelt due to childseat fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2014 73,802 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 69,572 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 67,097 miles

Traction control warning indicates a fault.

Pass 4 Jul 2011 57,009 miles

traction control light on

Pass 22 Jul 2010 45,449 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 36,172 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 23,597 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 12,399 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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CX05 TMY is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CX05 TMY, 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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CX05 TMY is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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