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GL55 AGO

2005 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,589 mi
Last recorded97,589 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 AGO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 97,589 miles

Both front tyres worn on both edges & perishing on outer edges/sidewall

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 86,808 miles

both front brake hoses perished and starting to split

both front tyres worn at edges

Fail 1 Aug 2019 86,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

both front brake hoses perished and starting to split

both front tyres worn at edges

Pass 25 Sep 2018 82,630 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 82,581 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 78,011 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 78,011 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb colour deteriorated (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 72,429 miles

front brake discs worn

front inner brake pads look to be getting low

nearside rear child seat not clipped into buckle

windscreen has been repaired leaving a small amount of damage within limit at time of test

Fail 26 Aug 2016 72,329 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn

front inner brake pads look to be getting low

nearside rear child seat not clipped into buckle

Pass 25 Aug 2015 66,362 miles

Both rear tyres worn smooth on inner / outer tread bands.

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 60,630 miles

Child seats fitted to both outer rear seats at time of test.

Front tyres wearing low on edges.

Some oil on undertray, may have oil leak from engine area.

Pass 19 Aug 2013 54,118 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 43,867 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 43,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 40,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 36,498 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 32,595 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 30,373 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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GL55 AGO is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 GL55 AGO, 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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GL55 AGO is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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