MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,169 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Bonnet pull defective
Coolant leak ()
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorber slightly damaged (top bump stop mounting loose)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorber slightly damaged (top bump stop mounting loose)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
both front tyres are worn on the edges
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
engine light remaining on
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WG05 WBV is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 WBV, 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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WG05 WBV is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2005.
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