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WNZ 3804

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

183,114 mi
Last recorded183,114 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNZ 3804
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 183,114 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 175,438 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 175,438 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 165,330 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 65,330 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 154,289 miles

O/S Front tyre wearing on edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Apr 2014 154,288 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

O/S Front tyre wearing on edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 138,659 miles

airbag light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2013 138,640 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on

Pass 18 Feb 2012 122,613 miles

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2011 108,292 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 108,289 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 108,286 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 103,490 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 92,338 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 73,528 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 73,526 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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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WNZ 3804 is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 WNZ 3804, 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 WNZ 3804 registered?

WNZ 3804 is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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