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AIG 7793

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

151,127 mi
Last recorded151,127 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIG 7793
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 151,127 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 148,577 miles

Offside Front wing corroded

Rear exhaust mounting bracket fractured near silencer

Fail 10 Oct 2024 148,577 miles

Offside Front wing corroded

Rear exhaust mounting bracket fractured near silencer

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 144,498 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 144,498 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 139,292 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 134,902 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 132,009 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 125,523 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 125,523 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 118,037 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 118,037 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 114,248 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 114,248 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 111,497 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 111,497 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 103,454 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 96,621 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 85,954 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 85,954 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 74,753 miles

Traction Control Light on

Pass 23 Feb 2012 63,449 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 53,607 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 53,593 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 45,013 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 45,013 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 35,538 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 26,298 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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AIG 7793 is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 AIG 7793, 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 AIG 7793 registered?

AIG 7793 is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is AIG 7793 safe to buy?

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