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GL54 XUT

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

170,883 mi
Last recorded170,883 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 XUT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 170,883 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 170,387 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 146,376 miles

front pads wearing thin

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Mar 2020 140,342 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 137,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 133,427 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 130,320 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 126,265 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 121,630 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 116,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 111,878 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Mar 2012 107,396 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 100,540 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 94,994 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 94,873 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 88,876 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 83,981 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 XUT is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XUT, 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 GL54 XUT registered?

GL54 XUT is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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