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AF05 UCA

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

108,242 mi
Last recorded108,242 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 UCA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 108,242 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 108,214 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 86,257 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 86,253 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 242,607 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 390,401 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 76,773 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 76,773 miles

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

rear washer inop

Pass 4 Feb 2008 55,788 miles

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

front screen chipped

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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AF05 UCA is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AF05 UCA, 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 AF05 UCA?

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What year was AF05 UCA registered?

AF05 UCA is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is AF05 UCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 UCA shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF05 UCA have outstanding finance?

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