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GD05 ASO

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

169,700 mi
Last recorded169,700 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 ASO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 169,700 miles

Central Front Lower oil leak

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 160,720 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 156,258 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 156,258 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 148,802 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 148,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 143,156 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 134,391 miles

front discs lipped

Pass 25 Jun 2013 125,015 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 108,953 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 91,061 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2010 70,669 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 49,407 miles

offside rear tyre low on tread on 2mm recommend replacment

Pass 26 Jun 2008 29,917 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 25,217 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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GD05 ASO is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GD05 ASO, 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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What year was GD05 ASO registered?

GD05 ASO is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 3 August 2005.

Is GD05 ASO safe to buy?

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