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BF55 TXX

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

102,388 mi
Last recorded102,388 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 102,388 miles

advise tyers on limet rear pads front drop links osf

Pass 28 Aug 2024 93,028 miles

advise front tyers disks f

Pass 23 Aug 2023 84,026 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s brake reaction bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling under plastic coating (short) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer hub bushs x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s subframe carrier plates (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 82,821 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 82,819 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 81,836 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 80,753 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 79,139 miles

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

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 14 Aug 2018 77,401 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 16 Aug 2017 75,001 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 72,826 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 70,304 miles

Wipers poor/judder

Pass 13 Aug 2014 66,299 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 66,298 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 62,537 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 15 Aug 2012 56,298 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 51,376 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2010 44,217 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2009 37,891 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 32,736 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 TXX 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 90%.

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 TXX, 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 TXX is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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