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AD05 RVX

2005 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

63,280 mi
Last recorded63,280 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 RVX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 63,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 63,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 53,229 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 46,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 34,593 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 30,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm- low wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 30,294 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm- low wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 29,969 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 29,471 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 29,005 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 28,484 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 27,879 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 27,117 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 26,535 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 25,854 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 24,720 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 23,547 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 23,493 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 21,139 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 19,221 miles

rear tyres 2-3mm

Fail 14 Aug 2008 19,196 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 16,799 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 RVX is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AD05 RVX, 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

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What year was AD05 RVX registered?

AD05 RVX is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 17 August 2005.

Is AD05 RVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 RVX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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