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GU05 WNH

2005 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,777 mi
Last recorded120,777 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 WNH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 120,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2022 120,777 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2021 118,660 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 118,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 114,795 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 114,793 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 111,166 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 105,712 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 105,710 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 100,952 miles

Oil leak engine ()

exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 9 Feb 2016 96,024 miles

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 9 Jan 2015 90,137 miles

front brake flexi hoses starting tp perish

nearside rear tyre walls worn, been run flat, treads on 3mm

Pass 4 Jan 2014 78,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak from engine

Pass 8 Jan 2013 67,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2013 67,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2012 59,743 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 39,617 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 34,118 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 34,114 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 28,290 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 22,413 miles

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

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 WNH is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WNH, 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 WNH registered?

GU05 WNH is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is GU05 WNH safe to buy?

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