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WG05 UTN

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,533 mi
Last recorded123,533 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 123,533 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm mounted diagonally (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 123,533 miles

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wiring touching DPF and steering (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm mounted diagonally (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 114,273 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 105,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 101,760 miles

Front Brake pads getting close to wear indicator

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged small cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 93,500 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 93,500 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not seated correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 85,613 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Pass 29 Jul 2019 78,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 68,793 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 67,478 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2016 64,618 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Jun 2015 59,641 miles

Offside rear jacking pad missing

Fail 24 Jun 2015 59,632 miles

Offside Front Brake hose modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside rear jacking pad missing

Pass 25 Jun 2014 52,058 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 52,048 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres perishing on side walls not exposing cords

Pass 27 Jun 2013 40,679 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Jun 2012 31,006 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 21,791 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 18,138 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

offside rear tyre cut not exposing cords

Pass 18 Jun 2009 16,601 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 15,020 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 UTN is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 UTN, 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 UTN registered?

WG05 UTN is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is WG05 UTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG05 UTN shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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