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GL05 GZW

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,650 mi
Last recorded150,650 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 GZW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 150,650 miles

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))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 139,038 miles

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))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 124,745 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 111,255 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 111,255 miles

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))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 102,510 miles

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))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 94,235 miles

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)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 84,679 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 74,558 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 66,121 miles

Offside front tyre wearing heavily on outer edge.

Pass 20 Jul 2013 58,964 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 58,889 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 53,637 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 47,227 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers smearing

Pass 6 Aug 2010 40,193 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 35,112 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 30,340 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2008 29,351 miles

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

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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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.

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