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GRZ 1464

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

179,936 mi
Last recorded179,936 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRZ 1464
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 179,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost inner bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Minor accident damage on wing/bumper area

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top plate bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top plate bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Sunstrip fitted at top of windscreen. (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 179,936 miles

Front Registration plate insecure Sat on dashboard (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost inner bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Minor accident damage on wing/bumper area

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top plate bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top plate bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Sunstrip fitted at top of windscreen. (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 170,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 170,162 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front/rear (0.1 (d))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 169,238 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear broken (6.1.2 (a))

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 worn to limit and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

non run flat tyres fitted

offside front tyre has been driven on whilst flat

oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2020 169,238 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp not working both rear/affecting stop lamps (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks wiring rubbing on exhaust and steering column (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear broken (6.1.2 (a))

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 worn to limit and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

non run flat tyres fitted

offside front tyre has been driven on whilst flat

oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2019 160,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear exhaust bracket broken, not insecure

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 150,005 miles

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust mount broken

slight coolant leak

Fail 15 Mar 2018 150,005 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust mount broken

slight coolant leak

Pass 10 Mar 2017 135,832 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 122,033 miles

oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2016 122,033 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2015 101,916 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 101,913 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 96,509 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2014

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 136,212 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 116,785 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 98,701 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 76,253 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 64,486 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 58,540 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 58,540 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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GRZ 1464 is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GRZ 1464, 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 GRZ 1464 registered?

GRZ 1464 is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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