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GL05 MHX

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,366 mi
Last recorded151,366 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 MHX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 151,366 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 140,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 140,734 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 130,692 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 130,692 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 120,813 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 120,791 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 114,361 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 114,361 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 114,358 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 109,282 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 105,508 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 96,797 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 90,390 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 85,409 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 76,600 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2014 66,804 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 66,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 58,032 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 58,032 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 47,959 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 47,959 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 38,705 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 29,619 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 21,520 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 20,091 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 20,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 MHX is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 GL05 MHX, 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 MHX registered?

GL05 MHX is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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