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WG54 DRV

2005 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

191,271 mi
Last recorded191,271 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 DRV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 191,271 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear looks like old oil leak on drive shaft

Pass 24 Mar 2025 187,050 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 180,094 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 179,923 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

new brake pads fitted o/s rear but not n/s rear

Pass 22 Mar 2023 175,705 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 175,705 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 168,768 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 164,078 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 161,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 161,463 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 156,944 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 148,954 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 24 Mar 2017 143,701 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 136,853 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 124,885 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 113,534 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 100,633 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 84,633 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2012 84,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 77,561 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 70,375 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 58,847 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 46,449 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 46,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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WG54 DRV is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 WG54 DRV, 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 WG54 DRV registered?

WG54 DRV is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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The MOT history for WG54 DRV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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