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HK05 VOF

2005 BMW 120

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

198,100 mi
Last recorded198,100 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 VOF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 198,100 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% connection / holder (1.4.A.2d)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Apr 2018 198,100 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% connection / holder (1.4.A.2d)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2017 195,312 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2017 195,312 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 195,304 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

N/ SIDE REAR TYRE 3 mm

Pass 27 Apr 2016 185,508 miles

nearside front outer sidewall tyre showing signs [cracks] deterioration

Fail 27 Apr 2016 185,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front outer sidewall tyre showing signs [cracks] deterioration

Fail 26 Apr 2016 188,501 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 185,408 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 165,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 163,650 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 132,404 miles

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

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 31 May 2013 132,404 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 8 May 2012 143,344 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 128,449 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 107,118 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 75,972 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 VOF is a 2005 BMW 120 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VOF, 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 VOF registered?

HK05 VOF is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 16 July 2005.

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