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GV05 KZC

2005 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

127,256 mi
Last recorded127,256 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 KZC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 127,256 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 112,863 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and rear x 4 (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 112,860 miles

Emissions not tested flexi leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and rear x 4 (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 107,352 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 103,983 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 102,169 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 98,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread and showing age related cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner tread rest of tyre 3mm tread and showing age related cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area lower slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front tyres worn low on outer tread

various vehicle under body protection panels fitted the view to certain items restricted

Pass 24 May 2018 95,934 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive underside of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear nearside and offside tyre outer sidewalls showing wear

various small stone chips to windscreen

various vehicle under body protection panels fitted the view to certain items restricted

Fail 24 May 2018 95,929 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear nearside and offside tyre outer sidewalls showing wear

bonnet release mechanism worn

various small stone chips to windscreen

various vehicle under body protection panels fitted the view to certain items restricted

Pass 17 May 2017 92,614 miles

Minor Chips In Windscreen

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

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

Fail 17 May 2017 92,614 miles

Minor Chips In Windscreen

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 17 May 2016 88,881 miles

Both Front Brake Flexi Hoses Perishing

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Rear Brake Discs Slightly Lipped

Rear Brake Pads Low

Traction Control Light On

Pass 28 May 2015 84,455 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 84,455 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 81,361 miles

Both rear tyres wearing in center

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 73,726 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 67,479 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 67,479 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 64,961 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine undertray fitted

front brake discs pitted inner side

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 24 Jul 2010 58,953 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertrays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection

Fail 24 Jul 2010 58,942 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertrays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection

Pass 22 Jul 2009 52,475 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 37,007 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 KZC is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KZC, 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 GV05 KZC registered?

GV05 KZC is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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