CarVerify

Free Car Check

HG05 TKX

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

131,999 mi
Last recorded131,999 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 TKX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
View full BMW 120 reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 131,999 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 119,734 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 101,648 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 101,648 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 98,568 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn

front arm bushes deteriorating

Fail 14 Dec 2020 98,565 miles

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

front arm bushes deteriorating

front tyres and o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 14 Dec 2019 93,813 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack on top left (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 90,319 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve bead damaged (5.2.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 86,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 86,443 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 83,575 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged bead lip split (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre has damage to sidewall no cords showing

Rear brakes squealing during roller brake test

Pass 2 Jan 2016 81,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine covers, Sill covers and under trays fitted

oil leak

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 9 Jan 2015 77,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2013 74,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle has minor damage to front end when presented for retest but all items testable appear ok.

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

Fail 30 Nov 2013 74,909 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre worn badly on outer tread area. As well as both offside and n/s/r

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 68,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn

n/s/f light damage

o/s/r tyre badly worn

Pass 7 Dec 2011 59,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 58,978 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 50,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

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

child seat fitted nearside rear

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front worn on edges

oil level low

Pass 18 Dec 2009 43,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 32,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 20,829 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
Full BMW 120 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HG05 TKX is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HG05 TKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HG05 TKX?

You can check the full history of HG05 TKX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HG05 TKX registered?

HG05 TKX is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is HG05 TKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG05 TKX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HG05 TKX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HG05 TKX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.