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WG05 RPO

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

165,525 mi
Last recorded165,525 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 RPO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 165,525 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 152,276 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 152,275 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 146,654 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides close to fail criteria (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 142,364 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 137,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 133,579 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 130,392 miles

brake warning light on

Fail 7 May 2019 130,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40r18rf (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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

brake warning light on

Pass 24 Apr 2018 127,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 123,973 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40r18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 113,491 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 5 May 2016 113,491 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 May 2015 97,532 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 91,424 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 5 Jun 2013 85,983 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 85,983 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 78,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 70,018 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 63,847 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 51,852 miles

O/S/R caliper slightly sticking

Pass 11 Jun 2008 29,189 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 19,685 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 RPO is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WG05 RPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG05 RPO registered?

WG05 RPO is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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The MOT history for WG05 RPO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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