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AJ05 KOU

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,406 mi
Last recorded145,406 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 KOU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 145,406 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 137,777 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 127,657 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 119,666 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2018 119,665 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm inner and outer bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose damaged and likely to fail both sides front (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose damaged and likely to fail both sides rear (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2017 109,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre bald outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre bald outer edge

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2017 109,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre bald outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre bald outer edge

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2016 98,713 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (1.6mm) (4.1.E.1)

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

hand brake warning light on

outer sill cover fitted and under body cover

Fail 3 Jun 2016 98,713 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (1.6mm) (4.1.E.1)

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

hand brake warning light on

outer sill cover fitted and under body cover

Pass 6 Jun 2015 89,276 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 89,267 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 80,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 30 May 2013 70,352 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 62,993 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 54,140 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 45,481 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 36,736 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 37,061 miles

possible derv leak offside rear of vehicle

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 KOU is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ05 KOU, 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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AJ05 KOU is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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