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AF05 UCE

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,579 mi
Last recorded130,579 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 UCE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 130,579 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 113,870 miles

both front brake hoses cracking

nail nsr tyre

tpms light on

unable to veiw underbody due to inspection covers

Pass 7 Mar 2013 106,005 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 106,005 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 96,239 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 83,890 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 83,890 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 73,826 miles

smell of fuel at rear of car

front outer pads approx 4mm

Pass 4 Feb 2009 59,146 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 44,961 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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AF05 UCE is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF05 UCE, 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 AF05 UCE registered?

AF05 UCE is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AF05 UCE safe to buy?

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