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DU55 ATY

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,326 mi
Last recorded129,326 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 ATY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 129,326 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear underside and components have signs of corrosion

covers fitted to the underside .some covers have been damaged

handbrake efficiency reading lower than expected

little reserve travel left at the handbrake lever

Pass 9 Mar 2023 125,911 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 7 Mar 2023 125,911 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 24 Feb 2022 124,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2021 122,135 miles

Bonnet catch seized

Pad wanring lamp illuminated , pads are fine

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPS light on, reset a time of test

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 122,125 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Upper mounting has come through body, shock insecrue and knocking! (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Bonnet catch seized

Headlamp aim too low NS and OS (4.1.2 (a))

Pad wanring lamp illuminated , pads are fine

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPS light on, reset a time of test

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topper up with WATER ONLY at time of test , NEEDS SCREENWASH ASAP as RISK OF FREEZING (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 119,148 miles

Brake pad waning light on, fluid level is fine and pads are well within limits for wear

Emmissions result borderline

NS door mirror glass damaged, but not seriously affecting beam image

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear marker but measured at no loess than 2mm at lowest point. (Would advise immediate replacement) (5.2.3 (e))

OSR wheel arch area has damage

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

Plastic covers fitted to vehicle underside

Propshaft rubber bush worn/perished

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear wiper blade u/s

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside coated with rustproofing

Fail 27 Jan 2020 119,135 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure loose at clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Emmissions result borderline

Exhaust rear heatshield insecure

OSR wheel arch area has damage

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

Plastic covers fitted to vehicle underside

Propshaft rubber bush worn/perished

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

Rear wiper blade u/s

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2019 119,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2019 119,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 118,932 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear slight play noted at rear wheel

Fail 7 Mar 2018 118,932 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear slight play noted at rear wheel

Pass 9 Mar 2017 108,780 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 102,813 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 93,115 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 83,982 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 73,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2013 73,429 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 59,385 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 59,700 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 62,587 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 61,264 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 45,909 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 40,154 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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DU55 ATY is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DU55 ATY, 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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DU55 ATY is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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