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DX05 VWS

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,029 mi
Last recorded75,029 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 VWS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 75,029 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside rear brake pipe bubbling up underneath coating

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 74,113 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 74,113 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 73,232 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 71,855 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 69,780 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 69,777 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 68,852 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 66,313 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 63,571 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 58,366 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 53,009 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 47,628 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 42,167 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 42,167 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 36,155 miles

front & rear brake disc pads - wear appear low.

Pass 7 Apr 2012 30,213 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 23,156 miles

advise o/s/f tyre and both rear tyres down to the legal limit

Pass 15 Feb 2010 15,364 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 14,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 14,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jun 2008 11,368 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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DX05 VWS 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 81.8%.

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 DX05 VWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DX05 VWS?

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What year was DX05 VWS registered?

DX05 VWS is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is DX05 VWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX05 VWS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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