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HIG 1693

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,769 mi
Last recorded125,769 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIG 1693
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 125,769 miles

BRAKE WARNING ON DASH

DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

TPMS WARNING ON DASH

Fail 23 Oct 2018 125,769 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGED (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGED (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed BELOW LIMIT WORN TO CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BRAKE WARNING ON DASH

DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

TPMS WARNING ON DASH

Pass 14 Mar 2017 108,602 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 100,947 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 97,116 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 7 Feb 2014 86,801 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 86,747 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 78,548 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 78,541 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 78,277 miles

Tyre pressure monitor warning lamp lit.

Fail 31 Jan 2012 78,274 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front brake discs severely corroded.

Tyre pressure monitor warning lamp lit.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 63,026 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 63,025 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 47,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 47,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 33,739 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 33,692 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HIG 1693 is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HIG 1693, 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 HIG 1693 registered?

HIG 1693 is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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