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HK05 JOA

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

194,522 mi
Last recorded194,522 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 JOA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 194,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 186,873 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 186,873 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 181,547 miles

Front brake hoses starting to perish slightly

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 181,539 miles

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

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

Front brake hoses starting to perish slightly

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 163,960 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight damage to windscreen.nearside swept area.

stonechip to windscreen (nearside}

Pass 28 Nov 2014 146,528 miles

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)

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

signs of seepage from fuel tank area on offside

Fail 26 Nov 2014 146,524 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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)

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

signs of seepage from fuel tank area on offside

Fail 22 Oct 2014 146,458 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 135,244 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Sep 2012 125,829 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 125,829 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 115,746 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 115,746 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

suspect fuel breather pipe starting to wear

Pass 26 Jun 2010 97,994 miles

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

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

front pads worn low

Pass 2 Jun 2009 74,162 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 74,162 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 54,296 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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HK05 JOA is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HK05 JOA, 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 HK05 JOA registered?

HK05 JOA is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 2 June 2005.

Is HK05 JOA safe to buy?

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