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WG55 ARU

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,569 mi
Last recorded170,569 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 ARU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 170,569 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All corroded on ends (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread and perished both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension components corroded

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 24 Aug 2022 168,490 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened General. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 168,490 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened General. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both. (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 165,654 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock damp (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust flexi leaking slightly

Fail 2 Aug 2021 165,654 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock damp (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect shock damp (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust flexi leaking slightly

Pass 17 Jul 2020 163,293 miles

n.s rear shocker has a slight leak

o.s front brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2019 152,718 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1500-2000 miles remaining approximately. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear differential has light misting of oil.

Fail 26 Mar 2019 152,718 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1500-2000 miles remaining approximately. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear differential has light misting of oil.

Pass 27 Mar 2018 140,738 miles

rear brake pads getting low /2-3000 miles

Pass 31 Mar 2017 129,638 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 121,762 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)

tyre pressures appear very low

Pass 27 Mar 2015 113,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly corroded

offside front inner brake pad appears to be low

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2014 94,717 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 85,399 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 71,852 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 71,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 57,697 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 43,718 miles

Both front tyres worn low on outer edge.

Cut on offside rear tyre tread.

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 8 Jan 2009 31,472 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 19,441 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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WG55 ARU is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WG55 ARU, 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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WG55 ARU is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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