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WG55 ZXW

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,931 mi
Last recorded135,931 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 ZXW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 135,931 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged all brake pipes beginning to perish. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre slightly misshaped.

Fail 8 Aug 2018 135,931 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged all brake pipes beginning to perish. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre slightly misshaped.

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 117,858 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 111,454 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 104,643 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 92,834 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 81,301 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 70,659 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 60,876 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2011 60,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 51,043 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 47,293 miles

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

Offside Front 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 21 Jan 2009 29,073 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 14,042 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 ZXW is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZXW, 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 WG55 ZXW registered?

WG55 ZXW is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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