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975 VPH

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,568 mi
Last recorded26,568 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration975 VPH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 26,568 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 26,063 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 25,560 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 25,560 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 25,257 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 25,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 24,578 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 24,178 miles

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

Front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 10 Jul 2019 23,725 miles

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

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

both front tyres slightly distorted across tread

Pass 9 Jul 2018 23,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2018 23,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2017 22,722 miles

odd size tyres fitted front to rear

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2016 22,298 miles

odd tyres fitted front to rear

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2015 21,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front brake hoses starting to crack up slightly.

nearside rear tyre worn 3-4mm and cracking up slightly.

rear subframe getting rusty.

some brake pipes starting to rust.

Pass 11 Jul 2014 20,747 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 19,891 miles

Offside door mirror glass cracked.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 18,851 miles

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 28 Feb 2011 18,074 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 16,809 miles

DIFFERENT SIZED TYRES FITTED FRONT TO REAR

UNDER BODY COVERED WITH PLASTIC COVERS

Pass 11 Mar 2009 15,553 miles

DIFFERENT SIZE TYRES FITTED FRONT TO REAR

N/S/F TYRE OUTER EDGE SCUFFED SLIGHTLY

Pass 6 Mar 2008 13,924 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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975 VPH is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 975 VPH, 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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975 VPH is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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