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AE05 XYN

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

223,011 mi
Last recorded223,011 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 XYN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 223,011 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2017 223,011 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 200,321 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 167,077 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 134,302 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 134,302 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 103,148 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 103,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 79,718 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 72,884 miles

All Discs Badly Lipped And Scored

All Pads Very Low 1000-1500 Miles Left

Both Rear Tyres On 2mm

Pass 16 Nov 2009 50,127 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 42,756 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 XYN is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XYN, 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 AE05 XYN registered?

AE05 XYN is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is AE05 XYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 XYN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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