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BD55 XMG

2005 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

182,356 mi
Last recorded182,356 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 XMG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 182,356 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2021 176,025 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 175,950 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 162,129 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 150,214 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 130,921 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four corners. (3.6.B.4d)

Valve stem slightly damaged All four corners. (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 27 Jul 2017 125,677 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 120,887 miles

Front both front wiper blades slightly derterioated and noisey

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under bonnet and under body sheilds fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Apr 2015 112,458 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 105,464 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2014 105,405 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front tyres worn to limit

Both rear tyres worn to limit

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2013 92,956 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 83,571 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 83,571 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 80,571 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 67,166 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 51,738 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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BD55 XMG is a 2005 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BD55 XMG, 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 BD55 XMG registered?

BD55 XMG is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is BD55 XMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 XMG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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