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2005 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,736 mi
Last recorded154,736 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 BUT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 154,736 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Nov 2021 154,736 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2020 143,447 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 May 2019 119,250 miles

Offside Front engine mounting slightly worn

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both side (5.1.3 (b) (i))

parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 21 May 2019 119,250 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front engine mounting slightly worn

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both side (5.1.3 (b) (i))

parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 27 Mar 2019 117,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 110,615 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 110,615 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 105,880 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside+offside 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

engine management light illuminated

rear seats folded down and covered in items so rear belts are unable to be tested

Pass 28 Oct 2015 99,883 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 91,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2014 91,561 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 82,659 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 63,751 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 45,855 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 45,855 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 45,822 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 42,456 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 37,111 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 31,568 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 26,926 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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DV03 BUT is a 2005 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DV03 BUT, 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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DV03 BUT is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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