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GP05 FAJ

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,997 mi
Last recorded125,997 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 125,997 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 124,263 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside and nearside edges worn low (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 114,285 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 104,990 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 104,990 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 93,175 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 93,175 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 87,023 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 87,023 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 79,716 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 79,716 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 74,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front fog lamp slightly insecure

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2012 67,652 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 52,861 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 44,404 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)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 32,324 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 25,804 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 FAJ 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 76.5%.

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 FAJ, 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 GP05 FAJ registered?

GP05 FAJ is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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