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AF55 WZK

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

205,217 mi
Last recorded205,217 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 WZK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 205,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2023 205,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 195,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 181,357 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 165,618 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 156,316 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 156,314 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 147,124 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 147,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 131,398 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 116,557 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 106,135 miles

engine under tray missing

rear discs corroded causing slight fluctuation in brake effort

rear pads close to limit

service light is on

slight play in suspention o/s/r

various marks on body

Fail 2 Sep 2013 106,038 miles

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

engine under tray missing

rear discs corroded causing slight fluctuation in brake effort

rear pads close to limit

service light is on

slight play in suspention o/s/r

various marks on body

Pass 28 Aug 2012 97,025 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 90,951 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 84,132 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 84,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 71,532 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 47,952 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r outer brake pad thickness very low unable to see inner brake pad thickness

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edges just above limits

Pass 13 Sep 2007 36,802 miles

carry out a deceleometer road brake test 70 foot brake 20 h/brake

carry out a full brake test all 4 road wheels lock on brake tester

excess under body covers

h/brake locked on o/s

various dash lights lit

Fail 11 Sep 2007 36,792 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

excess under body covers

carry full roller brake test n/s/f locked o/s/f locked o/s/r locked

h/brake locked on o/s on brake roller test

suspect drivers seat belt been activated

various dash light lit

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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AF55 WZK is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF55 WZK, 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 AF55 WZK registered?

AF55 WZK is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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