MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,069 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
covers & shields fitted
front & rear brake hoses deteriorated
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front windscreen damaged put not effecting drivers view
both front tyres wearing on edges
brake warning light on dash
chip on front windscreen
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GK05 CFM is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 GK05 CFM, 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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GK05 CFM is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 10 March 2005.
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