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2005 BMW 120
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- Registration HT05JVC
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 120
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 15 Oct 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 189,706 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 179,138 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
11 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 161,984 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear exhaust hanger broken
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes swollen (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front suspension top mount bush worn
- Front hydraulic bonnet struts inoperative
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
5 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 161,974 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust hanger broken
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes swollen (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front suspension top mount bush worn
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front hydraulic bonnet struts inoperative
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most (5.3.4 (b) (i))
7 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 150,041 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Emissions high
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
13 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 141,414 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 132,335 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
14 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 123,902 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2020 22 Jun 202616 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 123,900 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected wipers parked in the up position and not working (3.2 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear seats lowered at time of test
12 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 114,724 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2019 22 Jun 202626 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 105,047 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
23 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 96,283 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
23 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 96,283 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
29 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 87,584 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2016 22 Jun 202616 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 79,376 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
16 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 79,376 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside 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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
1 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 72,479 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 64,301 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2014 22 Jun 202628 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 57,269 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 50,402 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2012 22 Jun 202630 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 48,139 MI
22 Jun 202630 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 48,139 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2011 22 Jun 202630 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,190 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 27,073 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2009 22 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
HT05JVC was registered on 2005-06-30
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