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DV05 UMY

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

167,381 mi
Last recorded167,381 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 UMY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 167,381 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 144,702 miles

Central Rear rear diff has minor oil leak

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 126,427 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 108,580 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 108,580 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 90,882 miles

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

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 6 Nov 2012 86,113 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 79,772 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 22 Nov 2010 72,497 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

slight play in offside rear top suspension arm bush

Pass 25 Nov 2009 58,829 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 30,829 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 26,776 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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DV05 UMY is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 DV05 UMY, 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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DV05 UMY is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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