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BF55 NKG

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

186,714 mi
Last recorded186,714 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 NKG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2021 186,714 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake light showing on dash

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 181,382 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 181,760 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged offside rear from flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside front fog light not working

offside and nearside abs reluctor rings slight deteriation

offside front tyre outer wall damaged

offside front tyre wearing edges

offside headlight bracket broken but still secure

rear brake pad warning light sensor wire broken

rear subframe corroded

tpms light on dash

under trays fitted obscuring full inspection of brake/fuel pipes and outer sills

Pass 4 Mar 2019 176,260 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2018 166,932 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

brake warning light on

Pass 7 Mar 2017 159,554 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

full under vehicle cover fitted obscuring components

Fail 4 Mar 2017 159,549 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault traction control light on (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

full under vehicle cover fitted obscuring components

Pass 9 Feb 2016 151,568 miles

full under vehicle body cover fitted obscuring components

Fail 6 Feb 2016 151,561 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

full under vehicle body cover fitted obscuring components

Pass 10 Feb 2015 142,972 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear mount insecure but system still secure

Pass 19 Dec 2013 133,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 132,213 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 128,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 128,440 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 119,028 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear brake pipe near flexi hose area corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2011 105,738 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 95,781 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 83,785 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 61,294 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 61,294 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BF55 NKG is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF55 NKG, 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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BF55 NKG is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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