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HK05 VRR

2005 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,268 mi
Last recorded166,268 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 VRR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 166,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 165,934 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 157,761 miles

driver seat belt webbing slight damage AATT

engine noise / whine - possible alternator!

o/s/r brake wear lead detached

Fail 4 Dec 2024 157,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

driver seat belt webbing slight damage AATT

engine noise / whine - possible alternator!

o/s/r brake wear lead detached

Pass 8 Dec 2023 149,162 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion rear axle & components

Fail 5 Dec 2023 149,150 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion rear axle & components

Pass 12 Dec 2022 140,346 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 140,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 130,928 miles

N/S & O/S/R TYRES NEARING LIMIT

N/S & O/S/F TYRES WEARING OUTER EDGES

Pass 2 Dec 2020 124,209 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bushes corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bushes corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 124,209 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bushes corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bushes corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wear indiacator wire (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 May 2019 115,488 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2019 115,486 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 109,320 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 103,268 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 94,094 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jul 2015 86,989 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 78,709 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 69,612 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 29 Jun 2012 55,153 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 46,932 miles

Oil leak

both front and rear inner brake pads worn low.

damage and distortion wheel rims.

deterioration wiper blade rubbers.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 14 Jun 2010 41,476 miles

inner set of front brake pads getting thin.

offside front tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 17 Jun 2009 31,366 miles

inner set of front brake pads getting thin.

Pass 23 Jun 2008 21,068 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 VRR is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VRR, 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 VRR registered?

HK05 VRR is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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