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WHZ 3809

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

148,918 mi
Last recorded148,918 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHZ 3809
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 148,918 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 139,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 117,639 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 117,631 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 112,193 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 104,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 94,228 miles

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake effort lower than nearside

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 94,228 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear handbrake effort lower than nearside

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 83,005 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 73,368 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 73,361 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 64,799 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 56,109 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 46,324 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 35,537 miles

could not fully inspect under body due to plastic covers

could not fully inspect under bonnett due to plastic covers

Pass 27 Mar 2009 30,863 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 30,837 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 30,444 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 23,254 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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WHZ 3809 is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WHZ 3809, 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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WHZ 3809 is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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