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GU05 WMW

2005 BMW 120

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,507 mi
Last recorded52,507 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 WMW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 52,507 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

offside front turret domed.

Fail 11 Jun 2015 52,507 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

offside front turret domed.

Fail 18 Mar 2014 39,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front 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 18 Mar 2014 39,691 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 19 Mar 2013 34,698 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 30,301 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 26,017 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 22,319 miles

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

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

front tyres starting to go bald on out side edges

Pass 29 Jan 2009 16,669 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 14,686 miles

handbrake slightly uneven when applied (n/s 253kgF o/s 149kgF)

offside front tyre low on outer shoulder of tread (2.0mm)

Fail 31 Jan 2008 14,345 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre slightly low on outer tread shoulder

offside handbrake slightly weak ( n/s 247 kgF o/s 106 kgF ) but total effort above required limit

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 WMW is a 2005 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GU05 WMW, 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 GU05 WMW registered?

GU05 WMW is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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