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DG05 LDX

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

133,405 mi
Last recorded133,405 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 LDX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 133,405 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 125,909 miles

Brake pads warning light on

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

O/s/f and rear tyres worn

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 125,868 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pads warning light on

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s/f and rear tyres worn

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 118,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

broken wiring o/s/r wheel aera

dip lights at lowest position

front discs lipped around edges

front pads low

front tyres worn on edges and wearing low

n/s headlamp glass cracked

n/s/f strut showing oil misting

parking brake warning light on dash

plastic sills

power steering power hose showing oil misting

wheels and suspension not of a standard type

Fail 28 Feb 2013 118,317 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

n/s headlamp glass cracked

n/s/f strut showing oil misting

front tyres worn on edges and wearing low

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

broken wiring o/s/r wheel aera

dip lights at lowest position

front discs lipped around edges

front pads low

parking brake warning light on dash

plastic sills

power steering power hose showing oil misting

wheels and suspension not of a standard type

Fail 27 Feb 2012 112,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 112,342 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 102,474 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 102,474 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 97,320 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 92,008 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 92,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 80,069 miles

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

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

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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DG05 LDX is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DG05 LDX, 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 DG05 LDX registered?

DG05 LDX is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is DG05 LDX safe to buy?

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