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HN05 UPS

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

154,804 mi
Last recorded154,804 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 UPS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 154,804 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 148,505 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 141,096 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 141,096 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2019 130,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 130,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 119,085 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 108,853 miles

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

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

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

windscreen washers weak

Pass 23 Dec 2015 98,598 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 78,925 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 71,375 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge.

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 63,087 miles

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

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

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

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

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

wear in front brake discs

Pass 4 Nov 2011 56,046 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 10 Nov 2010 49,413 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 42,923 miles

both rear tyre tread getting low 2.0mm tread

Pass 12 Nov 2008 36,658 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 34,144 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 9 Jun 2008 34,144 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 29,619 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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HN05 UPS is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HN05 UPS, 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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HN05 UPS is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 16 June 2005.

Is HN05 UPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN05 UPS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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