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DV55 UDB

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

161,932 mi
Last recorded161,932 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 UDB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 161,932 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 156,830 miles

rear brake flexis deteriated-rear brake pads worn low/rear brake discs corroded-

Pass 30 Aug 2019 156,364 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Aug 2018 143,316 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 143,316 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 138,863 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 138,863 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 127,837 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 119,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Sep 2015 119,815 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Sep 2014 107,950 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 107,950 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 96,179 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 96,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 87,732 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 77,664 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 77,664 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 69,113 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 55,786 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UDB is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DV55 UDB, 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 UDB is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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