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GF05 ZHP

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

75,180 mi
Last recorded75,180 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 ZHP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 75,180 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 75,180 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 67,895 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2021 67,895 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2021 67,827 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL to calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 60,629 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 57,319 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 53,381 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 53,381 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 48,861 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 40,540 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 37,443 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 34,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 30,604 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 24,260 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 21,124 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 17,198 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 12,762 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 8,888 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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GF05 ZHP is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZHP, 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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GF05 ZHP is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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