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WP05 EXC

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,587 mi
Last recorded185,587 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 EXC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 185,587 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 174,585 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 174,574 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 162,971 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 152,969 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush wearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush wearing (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 147,528 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2015 142,363 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 133,858 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 126,244 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 126,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 118,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 111,695 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 101,290 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 92,893 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 92,893 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 84,178 miles

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

Offside Front 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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WP05 EXC is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WP05 EXC, 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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What year was WP05 EXC registered?

WP05 EXC is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is WP05 EXC safe to buy?

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