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GL54 VVU

2005 BMW 120

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

119,328 mi
Last recorded119,328 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 VVU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2022 119,328 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 113,560 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 110,726 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 108,262 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 106,905 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 106,905 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 102,576 miles

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 96,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2014 90,681 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 85,139 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 79,307 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 79,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 68,069 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 55,453 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 55,453 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 43,493 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 29,079 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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GL54 VVU is a 2005 BMW 120 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GL54 VVU, 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 GL54 VVU registered?

GL54 VVU is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 4 February 2005.

Is GL54 VVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL54 VVU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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