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DV55 ETD

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

141,671 mi
Last recorded141,671 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 ETD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 141,671 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 141,671 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 139,057 miles

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

Nearside Front wing damaged

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2021 131,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 131,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 116,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 116,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 105,688 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2017 98,601 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 98,590 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 85,741 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection

n/s rear parking brake only just met requirements

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 12 Apr 2016 85,740 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection

n/s rear parking brake only just met requirements

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 21 Aug 2015 82,753 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 78,217 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 74,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake wear light on

Pass 28 Jul 2012 63,919 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2011 55,364 miles

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 8 Nov 2010 50,375 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 50,375 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 38,538 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 38,538 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 30,334 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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DV55 ETD is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DV55 ETD, 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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DV55 ETD is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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