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DE05 JVU

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

139,704 mi
Last recorded139,704 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 JVU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 139,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 135,078 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 129,576 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 122,863 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 122,863 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 111,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 111,801 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 99,241 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed n/s and o/s front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 87,319 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 71,812 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 58,229 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 58,229 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 51,389 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 51,389 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 50,981 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 43,260 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 37,288 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2010 30,703 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 27,025 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 25,720 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres slightly wearing from inner edges.

Wettness on power steering pipe/hose from steering pump to steering rack.

Pass 17 Sep 2008 22,281 miles

front tyres worn on edges

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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DE05 JVU is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DE05 JVU, 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 DE05 JVU registered?

DE05 JVU is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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