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WG05 WCL

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,462 mi
Last recorded128,462 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 WCL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 128,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front arm (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front arm (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 122,063 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 120,382 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 120,382 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 107,819 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 107,819 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 96,111 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 85,772 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 74,653 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 74,653 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 64,030 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 51,762 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 36,261 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 36,078 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 WCL is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WCL, 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 WCL registered?

WG05 WCL is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is WG05 WCL safe to buy?

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