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941X359

2005 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

48,982 mi
Last recorded48,982 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration941X359
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 48,982 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 48,982 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached rear bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 44,117 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 38,292 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 34,778 miles

Offside headlight aim only just met legal requirement

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 34,777 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside headlight aim only just met legal requirement

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 33,125 miles

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

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

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

front registration plate cracked

Pass 28 Aug 2013 28,011 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 24,722 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 24,721 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 21,777 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 17,824 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 17,823 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 12,747 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 12,747 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 9,029 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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941X359 is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 941X359, 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 941X359 registered?

941X359 is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 16 April 2005.

Is 941X359 safe to buy?

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