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GP05 EVN

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,875 mi
Last recorded139,875 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 EVN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 139,875 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 138,212 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 138,212 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 134,405 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 134,405 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 129,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jun 2017 123,428 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 123,354 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 116,858 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 116,853 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 110,327 miles

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

nearside rear jacking point missing

Pass 25 Jun 2014 102,212 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 93,868 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 81,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

warning light on dash

Pass 21 Jun 2011 67,224 miles

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)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 67,224 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 Jun 2010 57,891 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 51,854 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 43,857 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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GP05 EVN is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GP05 EVN, 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 GP05 EVN registered?

GP05 EVN is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is GP05 EVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP05 EVN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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