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AD05 GJU

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,560 mi
Last recorded136,560 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 GJU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 136,560 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 136,496 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Front clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Lower nut slack (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted Between body and subframe (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Lower nut slack and adjuster lock nuts slack (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 136,383 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Front clamp broken - whole system able to rotate downward to O/S (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached Top nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished at strut (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Foremost (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished at strut (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Foremost (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear flexible hose ferrules coroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 128,645 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2017 123,095 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Jan 2017 123,093 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Jan 2016 113,642 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Oct 2014 108,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges and perished

Pass 20 Sep 2013 104,613 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 104,522 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 102,612 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 98,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 98,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

movement in nearside inner steering arm joint

Pass 2 Aug 2010 85,621 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 75,845 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 64,257 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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AD05 GJU is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 AD05 GJU, 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 AD05 GJU registered?

AD05 GJU is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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