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BMW 120

2005 · SILVER · PETROL · 114,255 mi

● Tax: Untaxed● MOT: Not valid● ULEZ Non-Compliant
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Poor condition23 MOT tests · 17 passed

MOT History — 23 tests · 17 passed · 6 failed

FAIL4 July 2026
114,255 mi
  • MAJORNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MAJORRear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MAJOREngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MAJORExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
PASS22 July 2025
110,054 mi
PASS27 July 2024
101,001 mi
FAIL22 July 2024
101,001 mi
  • DANGEROUSOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DANGEROUSBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
PASS21 July 2023
93,904 mi
PASS5 July 2022
88,217 mi
PASS11 July 2021
86,233 mi
PASS23 April 2020
85,617 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASS15 January 2019
81,556 mi
  • ADVISORYengine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components
  • ADVISORYExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front tyre wearing on both edges
  • ADVISORYfuel cap seal starting to split
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Nail in tyre
  • ADVISORYPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
FAIL15 January 2019
81,556 mi
  • ADVISORYengine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components
  • ADVISORYExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • PRSOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • PRSNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front tyre wearing on both edges
  • ADVISORYfuel cap seal starting to split
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Nail in tyre
  • ADVISORYPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASS23 January 2018
77,589 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYfuel cap seal starting to split
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  • ADVISORYOil leak
  • ADVISORYPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated
PASS23 January 2017
72,666 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
  • ADVISORYengine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components
  • ADVISORYfuel cap seal starting to split
  • ADVISORYRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
  • ADVISORYOil leak
FAIL19 January 2017
72,654 mi
  • FAILNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  • ADVISORYFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
  • ADVISORYengine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components
  • ADVISORYfuel cap seal starting to split
  • ADVISORYRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
  • ADVISORYOil leak
  • FAILNearside Rear Outer Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush as marked (2.4.G.2)
PASS5 August 2015
66,073 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  • USER ENTEREDUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  • USER ENTEREDEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  • USER ENTEREDall tyres perishing in treads
  • USER ENTEREDfuel cap seal starting to split
FAIL3 August 2015
66,073 mi
  • FAILNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  • FAILOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  • ADVISORYFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  • USER ENTEREDUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  • USER ENTEREDEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  • USER ENTEREDall tyres perishing in treads
  • USER ENTEREDfuel cap seal starting to split
PASS8 July 2014
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  • USER ENTEREDall four tyres splitting in the tread
PASS24 July 2013
56,343 mi
  • USER ENTEREDUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  • USER ENTEREDEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  • USER ENTEREDfront brake hoses perishing both front tyres cracking
PASS30 July 2012
52,953 mi
PASS23 July 2011
43,963 mi
PASS22 July 2010
39,689 mi
FAIL22 July 2010
39,689 mi
  • PRSNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  • PRSOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PASS31 July 2009
33,583 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • USER ENTEREDWettness on power steering pipe/hose from steering rack to steering pump.
  • USER ENTEREDNail in offside rear tyre and starting to wear from inner edge.
PASS2 May 2008
25,861 mi
  • USER ENTEREDfull engine tray fitted.
  • USER ENTEREDengine top cover fitted.

Vehicle Details DVLA

Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
SILVER
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,995 cc
Year
2005
First registered
2005-05
CO₂ emissions
190 g/km
Tax due
2026-07-08
MOT expiry
2026-07-26
Recorded mileage
114,255 mi

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