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GF05 BSZ

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

170,039 mi
Last recorded170,039 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 BSZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 170,039 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 170,039 miles

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 164,396 miles

Nearside Rear rear caliper slightly ceased

TPMS

Fail 15 Jul 2021 164,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear caliper slightly ceased

TPMS

Pass 17 Jul 2020 155,023 miles

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))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 147,163 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 135,628 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 124,468 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 119,190 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 7 Jul 2015 107,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 107,568 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 94,443 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 84,741 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 84,741 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 76,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f tyre bald on outside edge

o/s/f tyre bald on outside edge

Pass 3 Jun 2011 65,800 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 53,501 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 38,783 miles

offside rear tyre puntured

Pass 20 Jun 2008 31,099 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 31,076 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 30,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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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GF05 BSZ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GF05 BSZ, 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 GF05 BSZ registered?

GF05 BSZ is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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