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HF05 OXJ

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

152,633 mi
Last recorded152,633 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 OXJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 152,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2020 152,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 143,973 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 143,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 130,555 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 108,055 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 84,266 miles

minor perishing both front flexi brake hoses

Pass 1 Oct 2014 77,244 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)

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

both fron flexi brake hoses perishing

Pass 11 Oct 2013 66,230 miles

both front flexi pipes minor perishing

o/s/f wheel inner rim very minor damage

Fail 10 Oct 2013 66,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front flexi pipes minor perishing

o/s/f wheel inner rim very minor damage

Pass 8 Oct 2012 52,549 miles

Oil level is slightly low.

Unable to check brake fluid level.

Very slight cracking on nearside front flexable brake hose.

Fail 8 Oct 2012 52,549 miles

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

Nearside front and offside rear tyres are right on the legal limit.

Offside front tyre is 2mm on the edge.

Oil level is slightly low.

Unable to check brake fluid level.

Very slight cracking on nearside front flexable brake hose.

Pass 3 Oct 2011 41,341 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 31,290 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 20,627 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges,keep an eye on !!

Pass 7 Oct 2008 11,656 miles

front tyres starting to ware on outer edges

Pass 19 Jun 2008 10,836 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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HF05 OXJ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HF05 OXJ, 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 HF05 OXJ registered?

HF05 OXJ is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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