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WG05 RNO

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,552 mi
Last recorded146,552 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 RNO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 146,552 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion to under body and components

Fail 14 Jan 2021 146,552 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion to under body and components

Fail 13 Jan 2021 146,546 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 134,613 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre edges worn

Nearside Rear Handbrake effort low

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges & has slight sidewall damage

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

TPMS warning light on

Pass 30 Jul 2018 117,971 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 105,133 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 105,133 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 92,436 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 83,928 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 83,928 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 70,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jun 2013 59,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2012 51,590 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 Jun 2011 45,638 miles

front tyres starting to wear on edges

power steering pipe damp

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 10 Jun 2010 36,719 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 36,719 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 29,294 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 22,078 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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WG05 RNO 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 72.2%.

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 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 WG05 RNO, 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 WG05 RNO registered?

WG05 RNO is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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