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GV05 AWC

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,329 mi
Last recorded117,329 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 AWC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 117,329 miles

front brake pads low

front discs worn

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge & tread lumpy

offside front tyre bald on inner edges & outer edge worn

oil leak

rear indicator bulbs fading

tested in wet conditions

travel on handbrake

Pass 9 May 2018 166,429 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine and sills and under trays fitted

handbrake efficiency on min16%

osf and nsr jacking point rubbers missing

Fail 9 May 2018 166,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine and sills and under trays fitted

handbrake efficiency on min16%

osf and nsr jacking point rubbers missing

Pass 22 May 2017 155,740 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 143,401 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

evidence of possible previous fuel spill/leak from filler neck area.

front & rear brake hoses part shrouded.

front wiper blades slightly streaking,rear washer inop.fuel cap lanyard broken.

inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered.oil leak,

intermittent misfire after prolonged idle with associated increase in exhaust smoke.

osf & nsr jacking point pads missing,osf shock absorber gaiter split

plastic engine covers,undershields & oversills fitted obscuring some items from view

Fail 26 May 2016 143,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished & exposed inner structure (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished & exposed inner structure (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

evidence of possible previous fuel spill/leak from filler neck area.

front & rear brake hoses part shrouded.

front wiper blades slightly streaking,rear washer inop.fuel cap lanyard broken.

inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered.oil leak,

intermittent misfire after prolonged idle with associated increase in exhaust smoke.

osf & nsr jacking point pads missing,osf shock absorber gaiter split

plastic engine covers,undershields & oversills fitted obscuring some items from view

Pass 2 Jun 2015 133,666 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

front brake hoses perished

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 30 May 2015 133,666 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake pad warning light on

front brake hoses perished

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 1 Jun 2014 119,287 miles

both front flexi brake hoses perishing

front brake pads starting to wear low

full underbody covers fitted at time of test

o/s/f tyre worn low on edges

oil leak from engine

Fail 1 Jun 2014 119,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front flexi brake hoses perishing

front brake pads starting to wear low

full underbody covers fitted at time of test

o/s/f tyre worn low on edges

oil leak from engine

Pass 23 May 2013 106,513 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2013 106,513 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 904 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 7 May 2011 77,506 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 64,590 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 52,850 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)

Pass 1 May 2008 39,625 miles

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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GV05 AWC is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GV05 AWC, 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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GV05 AWC is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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