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8963 MV

2005 BMW 120

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

21,133 mi
Last recorded21,133 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8963 MV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 21,133 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 20,891 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 20,658 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 20,519 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 20,336 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 19,993 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 19,993 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 19,824 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 19,456 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 19,456 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 18,985 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 18,210 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 17,397 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 16,424 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 15,202 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 13,474 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 11,519 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 11,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2011 9,798 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 8,850 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 7,453 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 5,740 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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8963 MV is a 2005 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 8963 MV, 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 8963 MV registered?

8963 MV is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is 8963 MV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8963 MV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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