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A8 RNJ

2005 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,798 mi
Last recorded53,798 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 RNJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2012 53,798 miles

both number plates

both rear tyres on limits

front tyres on edges

offside headlight flexing

Pass 4 Sep 2010 42,535 miles

brake warning lamp showing on dash

rear wiper blade missing

Fail 2 Sep 2010 42,535 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

brake warning lamp showing on dash

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 28 Mar 2009 25,278 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 16,277 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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A8 RNJ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A8 RNJ, 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

How do I check the history of A8 RNJ?

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What year was A8 RNJ registered?

A8 RNJ is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is A8 RNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 RNJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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