MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,657 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arm, outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie rod, outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arm, outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie rod, outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine oil at min level
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arm, outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie rod, outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arm, outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie rod, outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine oil at min level
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
bonnet catch sticking
front brake hoses slight deterioated
front brake pads worn low
nearside rear lower suspension arm has slight play in bush
nearside rear wheel rim slight damage
offside rear upper suspension arm has slight play in bush
slight oil leak
undercovers fitted
Oil leak
front number plate cracked
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
front number plate cracked
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front discs worn
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
engine covers sill covers and undertrays fitted
slight play in offside steering rack side arm
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
engine covers sill covers and undertrays fitted
slight play in offside steering rack side arm
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
engine covers sill covers and under trays fitted
Nearside Front Additional braking device wiring in poor condition (3.6.I.5)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
engine covers sill covers and under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
under trays and sill covers fitted
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GU05 BYZ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 BYZ, 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 BYZ is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 5 March 2005.
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