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DF05 HSZ

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

158,107 mi
Last recorded158,107 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 HSZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2019 158,107 miles

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 12 May 2018 151,125 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 May 2017 139,150 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 127,198 miles

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 7 Jul 2015 109,479 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)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 90,689 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 80,297 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 73,570 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 58,713 miles

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

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

front pads looked low and discs worn

Pass 26 Nov 2010 49,413 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)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 41,087 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 35,039 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 27,679 miles

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

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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DF05 HSZ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DF05 HSZ, 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 DF05 HSZ registered?

DF05 HSZ is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 23 July 2005.

Is DF05 HSZ safe to buy?

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