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AE05 XOR

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

186,946 mi
Last recorded186,946 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 XOR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 186,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 186,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 178,936 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 178,882 miles

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire over fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 170,451 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nsf osf (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 170,387 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nsf osf (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nsf osf (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

pad light on

Pass 27 Jul 2020 162,981 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 155,318 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2018 144,986 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 138,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished cover (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished cover (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine management warning lamp illuminated on dash indicating system fault

Fail 3 Mar 2017 137,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick set -nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished cover (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished cover (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine management warning lamp illuminated on dash indicating system fault

Pass 8 Mar 2016 123,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished outer (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished outer (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear both alloy wheel inner beads slightly bent/damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2015 112,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear brake pads low

Pass 10 Mar 2014 99,692 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 99,692 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 87,240 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 75,678 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 64,898 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 56,044 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 53,438 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 46,709 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 46,709 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 32,182 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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AE05 XOR is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 AE05 XOR, 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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AE05 XOR is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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