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GM05 STU

2017 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,981 mi
Last recorded94,981 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM05 STU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 94,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit 245/35r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake pads low

Pass 7 Apr 2025 82,037 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 74,487 miles

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))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 74,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 60,569 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 57,771 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2022 50,256 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake assembly noisy/rough when wheels are rotated by hand

Tyre slightly damaged both rears and offside front tyres have slight damage to outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 42,628 miles
Pass 18 May 2020

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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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GM05 STU is a 2017 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2017 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 45,083 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 GM05 STU, 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 9 years old, this BMW 120 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GM05 STU registered?

GM05 STU is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 26 May 2017.

Is GM05 STU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM05 STU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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