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WV05 TAU

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

180,016 mi
Last recorded180,016 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 TAU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 180,016 miles

handbrake requires adjustment/repair

Pass 14 Mar 2020 176,995 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 175,841 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 167,800 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 149,798 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 137,660 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 137,660 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 134,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 121,188 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 105,010 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 92,592 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)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 76,118 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 62,743 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 46,667 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 29,898 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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WV05 TAU is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 WV05 TAU, 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 WV05 TAU registered?

WV05 TAU is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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The MOT history for WV05 TAU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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