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GJ05 FRV

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

185,001 mi
Last recorded185,001 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 FRV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2022 185,001 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 179,575 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 179,575 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2018 177,630 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2018 177,630 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 171,000 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 171,000 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 164,410 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 157,775 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 149,243 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 149,176 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 146,714 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 123,062 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 111,287 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 100,347 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 87,903 miles

air bag light on dash

front and rear pads worn low

slight deterioration to front flexi brake pipes

Pass 18 Dec 2008 75,992 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 61,180 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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GJ05 FRV is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GJ05 FRV, 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 GJ05 FRV registered?

GJ05 FRV is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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The MOT history for GJ05 FRV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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