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DW54 NYS

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

168,384 mi
Last recorded168,384 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW54 NYS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2019 168,384 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall and shoulder of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

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 15 Mar 2018 157,884 miles

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

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

under-body trays restricting view

Pass 21 Mar 2017 151,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 19 Mar 2017 151,641 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 143,932 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 143,786 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 126,806 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 114,859 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 114,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 112,533 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 98,950 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 98,871 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 93,699 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 86,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 86,654 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 80,980 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 68,340 miles

front tyres worn

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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DW54 NYS is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 DW54 NYS, 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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DW54 NYS is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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