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BF55 TXR

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,873 mi
Last recorded135,873 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 TXR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 135,873 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine tray fitted & covers

general underbody wear

Pass 30 Aug 2023 131,117 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 117,593 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 102,363 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2021 102,363 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 82,128 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Park brake effort at minimum

Fail 31 Jul 2020 82,128 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt missing Locking device trapped under seat (7.1.2 (a))

Park brake effort at minimum

Pass 30 Aug 2019 72,561 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 62,154 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 50,990 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 50,979 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Oct 2015 43,769 miles

engine cover and tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Oct 2014 34,663 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 34,661 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s front tyre worn to 2mm on inner edge.

n/s rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge.

o/s rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge.

rear brake pads worn low.

Pass 9 Aug 2013 31,264 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 27,940 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 24,695 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 21,052 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 17,517 miles

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 14,063 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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BF55 TXR is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF55 TXR, 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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What year was BF55 TXR registered?

BF55 TXR is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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