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DS05 DZK

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

188,071 mi
Last recorded188,071 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 DZK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 188,071 miles

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle cover missing.sill covers fitted. (7.1.2 (d))

o/s stop lamp not using same position in lens.

Fail 18 Oct 2024 188,071 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle cover missing.sill covers fitted. (7.1.2 (d))

o/s stop lamp not using same position in lens.

Pass 24 Oct 2023 179,118 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 174,908 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 169,187 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 259,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

undercarriage allover slightly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2019 248,434 miles

Central Lower under trays fitted at time of test

Front Lower under tray fitted t time of test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated within wheel arch (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front shock damper weak

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 28 Sep 2019 248,434 miles

Central Lower under trays fitted at time of test

Front Lower under tray fitted t time of test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated within wheel arch (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front shock damper weak

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel both (r) (1.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 145,157 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 145,157 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 125,312 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 121,125 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Aug 2016 121,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 119,706 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side's (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 110,933 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 107,736 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 101,381 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 101,381 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 90,814 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)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 79,764 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 71,495 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2008 61,955 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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DS05 DZK is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DS05 DZK, 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 DS05 DZK registered?

DS05 DZK is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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