MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,650 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Front exhaust clamp cracked, but system is still secure
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Offside Front tyre worn on extreme outer edge
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside front tyre wearing heavily on outer edge.
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front tyres low on edges but raised tread
nearside front tyre has sidewall damage
offside rear tyre getting low
rear brake pads low
rear seats not in position
traction control light on
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front wipers smearing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GL05 GZW is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 GL05 GZW, 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 GL05 GZW registered?
GL05 GZW is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 31 May 2005.
Is GL05 GZW safe to buy?
The MOT history for GL05 GZW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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