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AJ05 XOU

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,699 mi
Last recorded137,699 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 137,699 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front & n/s/r (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers,sill covers & under shields fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2018 137,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front & n/s/r (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers,sill covers & under shields fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2017 137,698 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f,o/s/f & n/s/r (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers,Under shields & sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear bumper damaged

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Both rear (4.2.A.1a)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 119,664 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 119,664 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 110,984 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 95,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 95,998 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 87,015 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edges.

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 16 Aug 2010 77,046 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 70,821 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 XOU is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XOU, 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 XOU is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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