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GU05 BCY

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

169,464 mi
Last recorded169,464 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 BCY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 169,464 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 169,464 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 160,892 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 152,082 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 144,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged flexi pipe slightly cracked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 142,257 miles

under tray fitted

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 142,257 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2019 133,654 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2019 133,654 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 119,525 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 119,512 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2017 101,939 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2017 101,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 89,003 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)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 88,704 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 88,703 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 76,268 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 76,268 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under tray fitted obscuring

Pass 26 Feb 2014 71,578 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 62,172 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2012 53,985 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 47,813 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 44,494 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 30,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 21,684 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 21,684 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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GU05 BCY is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GU05 BCY, 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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GU05 BCY is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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