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WG54 LSN

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

179,722 mi
Last recorded179,722 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 LSN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2023 179,722 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wiper blades deteriorated,split & smearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached upper & lower suspension arm inner mounting brackets are liable to become detached from excessively corroded & fractured rear sub-frame (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame fractured suspension sub-frame excessively corroded & fractured within 30cms of mountings (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Minor stone chip damage to windscreen offside

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth worn close to minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 173,950 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 173,949 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2021 168,383 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 168,383 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 RF (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 163,843 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 153,837 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 134,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 112,357 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 97,950 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 97,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 95,270 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 95,270 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 89,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2013 83,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2012 76,327 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 67,494 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 57,232 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 57,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 46,624 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 34,317 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Feb 2008 34,317 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WG54 LSN is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 WG54 LSN, 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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What year was WG54 LSN registered?

WG54 LSN is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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