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GP05 UZY

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,664 mi
Last recorded160,664 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 UZY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 160,664 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 160,664 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 157,555 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 152,677 miles

COOLANT LEAK

Fail 22 Jan 2024 152,676 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

COOLANT LEAK

TYRE LIGHT ON IN CAR

Pass 20 Jan 2023 140,720 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 140,720 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated hose is cracked/split, can see internal cords. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated hose is cracked/split, can see internal cords. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 129,314 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 129,314 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 121,288 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 107,936 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 107,936 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 101,902 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 95,539 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

wear to rear brake discs

Pass 19 Jan 2017 88,173 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 88,173 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 74,109 miles

car as under trays

Fail 12 Nov 2015 74,109 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour o/s n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour o/s n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount (7.1.1)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s n/s (3.7.B.6a)

car as under trays

Pass 21 Nov 2014 65,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2013 56,296 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

washers weak

Fail 25 Apr 2013 50,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 50,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 40,835 miles

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

front and rear pads starting to wear

offside rear tyre staring to wear

Fail 23 Apr 2012 40,830 miles

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

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

front and rear pads starting to wear

offside rear tyre staring to wear

Pass 1 Apr 2011 35,549 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 28,395 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 20,394 miles

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

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 UZY is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UZY, 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 UZY registered?

GP05 UZY is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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