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HD05 UNM

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

176,104 mi
Last recorded176,104 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 UNM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 176,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 171,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 167,688 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 162,670 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 151,210 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Aug 2020 139,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 136,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed requires attention (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed requires attention (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 136,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed requires attention (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed requires attention (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 134,720 miles

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

floor pan covers fitted

washers weak

Fail 18 Jul 2018 134,720 miles

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

floor pan covers fitted

washers weak

Pass 17 Jul 2017 132,628 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2016 131,893 miles

Centre covers & under trays fitted

large crack in windscreen but not in swept area

Fail 23 Jul 2016 131,886 miles

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

Centre covers & under trays fitted

large crack in windscreen but not in swept area

Pass 24 Jul 2015 125,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (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 chafed (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 23 Jul 2014 115,442 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 115,442 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 104,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 93,689 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 83,789 miles

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)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 64,411 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 64,411 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 52,143 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 37,410 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)

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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HD05 UNM is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 HD05 UNM, 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 HD05 UNM registered?

HD05 UNM is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 23 July 2005.

Is HD05 UNM safe to buy?

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