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DV05 VMY

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,079 mi
Last recorded136,079 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 136,079 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 133,477 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 130,305 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 127,885 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 124,366 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 120,580 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 114,373 miles

top and bottom covetrs fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2012 114,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

top and bottom covetrs fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2011 99,688 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 81,568 miles

n/s handbrake reading lower than o/s but within mot limit.

Pass 14 Jan 2009 66,272 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2008 40,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 40,102 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 VMY is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VMY, 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 DV05 VMY registered?

DV05 VMY is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is DV05 VMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV05 VMY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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