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WP05 BFM

2005 BMW 120

Gold Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,259 mi
Last recorded92,259 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 BFM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 92,259 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 86,594 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 78,490 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 69,955 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front and rear. (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 64,832 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded but does not effect brake performance (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 58,382 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 58,319 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 51,132 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2016 42,102 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

drivers seat belt frayed

Pass 17 Jun 2015 36,287 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 31,058 miles

nearside front tyre wall perished

offside front outer tyre tread lifting

Pass 6 Jun 2013 25,004 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 20,898 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 16,510 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 16,510 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 14,212 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 14,212 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hand brake out of balance and very noisy H/brake shoes.

Service reminder light on dash.

Fail 29 Jun 2009 11,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 11,324 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 8,115 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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WP05 BFM is a 2005 BMW 120 in Gold with a 1,995cc petrol 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 WP05 BFM, 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 WP05 BFM registered?

WP05 BFM is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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