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AJ05 UDZ

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

139,755 mi
Last recorded139,755 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 UDZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 139,755 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 139,755 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 130,761 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 130,719 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 123,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

under covers fitted / slight corrosion on rear discs / corrosion on n/s/r x o/s/f coil springs / o/s/r shock corroding / o/s handbrake little low

Fail 16 Jun 2023 123,257 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

under covers fitted / slight corrosion on rear discs / corrosion on n/s/r x o/s/f coil springs / o/s/r shock corroding / o/s handbrake little low

Pass 30 Apr 2022 115,741 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 110,011 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear outer disc faces corroded / pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge. tyre size:205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 110,011 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear outer disc faces corroded / pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge. tyre size:205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 106,574 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front most (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 103,115 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 100,575 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 97,802 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 97,799 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 94,425 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 94,425 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 91,226 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 91,226 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 80,994 miles

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 31 Jan 2013 64,841 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 52,644 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 43,581 miles

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

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

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

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

n.s and o.s front brake discs slight wear

n/s and o/s rear brake discs slight wear

Pass 5 Feb 2010 25,300 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 23,828 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 19,866 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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AJ05 UDZ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 UDZ, 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 UDZ is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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