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DJ05 LOV

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,495 mi
Last recorded103,495 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ05 LOV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 103,495 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 100,316 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 94,302 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 94,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Jan 2017 93,807 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Gearbox undertray bracket bent and hanging down

Headlamp warning light on but all lights working

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Screw in N/S/R tyre

Slight play in N/S/F steering rack arm

Pass 1 Feb 2016 84,595 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 84,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 77,222 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 77,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 71,289 miles

Headlamp warning light on

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 71,288 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp warning light on

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 60,013 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 50,633 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 44,711 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 44,711 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 36,657 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 28,421 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 20,499 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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DJ05 LOV is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DJ05 LOV, 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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DJ05 LOV is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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