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DV54 PVE

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

205,923 mi
Last recorded205,923 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 PVE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 205,923 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 6 Sep 2024 198,088 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 198,088 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2023 190,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 180,733 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Caliper anti rattle clip missing

Pass 6 Sep 2021 173,933 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slighlty corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 168,038 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 168,038 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 159,998 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 152,104 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 143,540 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 134,102 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 123,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 112,417 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 112,417 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 101,557 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 92,028 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 80,300 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 70,714 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 70,709 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 51,719 miles

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

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

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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DV54 PVE is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DV54 PVE, 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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DV54 PVE is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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