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BMW 120

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

C5 PKHMOT history

C5 PKH is a grey diesel BMW 120 first used on 23 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2022 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 183,065 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2021.

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MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2022
Mileage
183,065 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2021
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,412 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 PKH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
120
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 PKH was last recorded at 183,065 miles on 6 Dec 2021, 555 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,510 miles · 17 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
555 miles
Average per year
7,412 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 183,065 miles
  • 2020 – 182,510 miles
  • 2019 – 174,180 miles
  • 2018 – 168,162 miles
  • 2017 – 163,123 miles
  • 2016 – 159,023 miles
  • 2015 – 154,422 miles
  • 2014 – 148,614 miles
  • 2013 – 143,952 miles
  • 2012 – 135,598 miles
  • 2011 – 127,554 miles
  • 2010 – 118,210 miles
  • 2009 – 108,519 miles
  • 2008 – 97,857 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,065 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Underbody slightly corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,065 miles (+555)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    183,065 miles
    Test number
    136206980508
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Underbody slightly corroded

  2. Pass182,510 miles (+8,330)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    182,510 miles
    Test number
    906285859815
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass174,180 miles (+6,018)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    174,180 miles
    Test number
    910967465708
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass168,162 miles (+5,039)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    168,162 miles
    Test number
    753219824650
    • AdvisoryFront brake flexi hoses perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear suspention arms upper and lower have movement in them
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing very close to limit

  5. Pass163,123 miles (+4,100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    163,123 miles
    Test number
    260657890702
    • AdvisoryBrake discs all round worn thin with internal corrosion
    • AdvisoryTyres all round very close to legal limit

  6. Pass159,023 miles (+4,601)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    159,023 miles
    Test number
    813376322100
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres x2 Cracked/Perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres X2 Cracked/Perished

  7. Pass154,422 miles (+90)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    154,422 miles
    Test number
    357301995059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  8. Fail154,332 miles (+5,718)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,332 miles
    Test number
    544895736405
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner arm bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  9. Pass148,614 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    148,614 miles
    Test number
    489084414347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteExhaust support broken

  10. Fail148,614 miles (+4,662)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,614 miles
    Test number
    415954014322
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteExhaust support broken

  11. Pass143,952 miles (+8,354)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    143,952 miles
    Test number
    266499903309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass135,598 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    135,598 miles
    Test number
    908340612344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail135,593 miles (+8,039)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,593 miles
    Test number
    828558802310
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass127,554 miles (+9,344)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    127,554 miles
    Test number
    587791701359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass118,210 miles (+8)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    118,210 miles
    Test number
    173279100332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteSmallcut in outer sidewall offside front tyre not reaching ply/cords

  16. Fail118,202 miles (+9,683)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,202 miles
    Test number
    584242200380
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteSmallcut in outer sidewall offside front tyre not reaching ply/cords

  17. Pass108,519 miles (+10,662)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    108,519 miles
    Test number
    610437099212
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass97,857 miles (+17,570)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    97,857 miles
    Test number
    992138908395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass80,287 miles (+67)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    80,287 miles
    Test number
    673822438034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail80,220 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,220 miles
    Test number
    290491828010
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSat nav removed from windscreen

Questions about C5 PKH

Does C5 PKH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C5 PKH expired on 5 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C5 PKH?
The MOT on C5 PKH expired on 5 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C5 PKH done?
C5 PKH was recorded at 183,065 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2021, an average of 7,412 miles a year.
Has C5 PKH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 PKH has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2015.
Has the mileage on C5 PKH ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on C5 PKH find?
C5 PKH passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2021 with 2 advisories: front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; rear underbody slightly corroded.

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