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XIW 2900

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

204,138 mi
Last recorded204,138 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIW 2900
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 204,138 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all indicators starting to show white (4.4.3 (a))

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering testable items

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items on interior mirror ()

Nearside Front front arm inner bush covered in oil

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both rear bump stops/damper covers loose

Rear rear wiper split

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 204,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested dip inop (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all indicators starting to show white (4.4.3 (a))

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering testable items

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items on interior mirror ()

Nearside Front front arm inner bush covered in oil

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn and binding slightly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear both rear bump stops/damper covers loose

Rear rear wiper split

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 176,578 miles

Both front tyres have slight outer side wall damage

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front windowscreen has suff marks in offside section

Main and rear brake pipes coated in grease

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside rear shockabsorber dust cover loose

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 4 Oct 2019 176,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both front tyres have slight outer side wall damage

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front windowscreen has suff marks in offside section

Main and rear brake pipes coated in grease

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside rear shockabsorber dust cover loose

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2018 162,930 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both tie rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 157,446 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 149,174 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint forward (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2015 142,123 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)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 142,123 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)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 135,518 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2013 126,348 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 117,844 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

part worn tyre fitted to n/s/r

slight corrosion all discs

Fail 12 Sep 2012 117,838 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight corrosion all discs

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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XIW 2900 is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XIW 2900, 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 XIW 2900 registered?

XIW 2900 is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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