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AJ54 HNB

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

195,162 mi
Last recorded195,162 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 HNB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 195,162 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 187,697 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 181,710 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 177,793 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 170,191 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 158,528 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 148,818 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 138,118 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Jan 2015 126,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 117,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2014 117,894 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 107,908 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 101,743 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 94,079 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 87,974 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 81,277 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 73,927 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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AJ54 HNB is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AJ54 HNB, 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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AJ54 HNB is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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