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HG05 BYB

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,115 mi
Last recorded130,115 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 BYB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 130,115 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 124,536 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 124,536 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 114,129 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 114,129 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 105,013 miles

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

stone chip in front windscreen

Fail 3 Jan 2013 105,013 miles

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

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

stone chip in front windscreen

Pass 12 Jan 2012 93,623 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)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 89,009 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 78,815 miles

both front tyres worn on outer shoulders

Fail 19 Mar 2010 78,815 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

both front tyres worn on outer shoulders

Pass 18 Mar 2009 72,678 miles

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

front tyres worn on shoulders

reverse lights inop

wipers smearing screen

Pass 7 Feb 2008 55,683 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front tyres stepped-- worn on edges -- on 2mm

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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HG05 BYB is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HG05 BYB, 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 HG05 BYB registered?

HG05 BYB is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is HG05 BYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG05 BYB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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