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AJ05 CNV

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,668 mi
Last recorded147,668 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 CNV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2014 147,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edges (2mm centre)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 147,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edges (2mm centre)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 136,925 miles

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

advise rear brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2013 136,925 miles

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

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

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

advise rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2012 125,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades in poor condition

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 1 Apr 2011 108,224 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 108,222 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 83,906 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 70,769 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 62,207 miles

l/h/f strut shocker gaiter split

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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AJ05 CNV 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 70%.

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 AJ05 CNV, 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 AJ05 CNV registered?

AJ05 CNV is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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