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AF05 UCD

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

172,179 mi
Last recorded172,179 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 UCD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 172,179 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer wall marked and scord

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 164,726 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 164,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 164,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer joint to hub (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm CANVAS exposed ON OUTER EDGE. (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2016 158,931 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 158,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 154,342 miles

front pads low

n/s/f brake hose perrishing

slight leak on n/s/f shocker

Pass 12 Jun 2014 149,345 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 149,336 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

blue smoke

Pass 3 Jul 2013 142,293 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Upper Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 122,266 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 112,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 2 Apr 2010 104,507 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 95,131 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 82,067 miles

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

Rear brake pads worn low

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 UCD is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UCD, 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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AF05 UCD is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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