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GFZ 9485

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,389 mi
Last recorded123,389 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFZ 9485
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 123,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 123,146 miles

Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Both Sides (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 111,835 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 111,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Jan 2022 99,215 miles

Offside Front Front bumper slightly damaged but not likely to cause injury

Under tray fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2021 93,553 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 90,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 90,520 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 86,664 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 86,552 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre 225-45-17 ()

Pass 11 Jan 2018 84,166 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 81,608 miles

Offside head lamp damaged intternally

Fail 1 Dec 2016 81,608 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside head lamp damaged intternally

Pass 28 Oct 2015 74,565 miles

Front Front bumper damaged at the bottom

Fuel cover flap not secure

Pass 14 Oct 2014 71,123 miles

Front bumper damaged at the bottom

Petrol flap not secure

Fail 8 Oct 2014 71,102 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Front bumper damaged at the bottom

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

Petrol flap not secure

Pass 4 Oct 2013 64,017 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 55,405 miles

Both fron tyres wearing on outer edges and cracking in threads

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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GFZ 9485 is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GFZ 9485, 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

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What year was GFZ 9485 registered?

GFZ 9485 is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is GFZ 9485 safe to buy?

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