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WP54 KSE

2005 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

85,056 mi
Last recorded85,056 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP54 KSE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2024 85,056 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 84,932 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 81,496 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 76,409 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 74,703 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

fuel cap seal starting to split

Fail 9 Sep 2019 74,703 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

fuel cap seal starting to split

Pass 10 Sep 2018 66,709 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 57,796 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 45,539 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 45,539 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 139,075 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 May 2014 32,883 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 25,370 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 23,508 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 20,747 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 17,472 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 16,718 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 12,367 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 10,200 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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WP54 KSE is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol 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 WP54 KSE, 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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WP54 KSE is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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