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AJ05 XOZ

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

171,584 mi
Last recorded171,584 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 171,584 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 171,429 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 167,873 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 160,688 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 160,688 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 157,605 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 154,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2020 144,106 miles

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

Nearside Front jacking block missing

Offside Front 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))

wet test

Pass 11 Feb 2019 136,796 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2018 131,342 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall perishing 205/55/16

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2017 125,250 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2 x places (8.3.1d)

engine cover & under tray fitted

nearside front jacking block missing

nearside washer jet blocked

Pass 15 Feb 2016 118,373 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted

nearside front jacking point missing

Fail 7 Mar 2015 112,799 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 112,799 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 99,237 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 97,806 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 94,935 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 91,655 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 88,316 miles

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

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

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

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

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

undertray

Pass 26 Jun 2009 80,904 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 58,510 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 58,510 miles

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

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 XOZ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XOZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ05 XOZ registered?

AJ05 XOZ is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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