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BJ05 PEO

2005 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,951 mi
Last recorded108,951 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 PEO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 108,951 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre/rear mount broke (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 101,402 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 101,402 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 95,267 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 95,261 miles

Windscreen washer not working all (3.5 (a))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2022 91,077 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 90,985 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2020 86,747 miles

Exhaust mounting defective one rear metal bracket detached (6.1.2 (a))

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

differential wet and slight play

oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2019 81,353 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 74,439 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 73,937 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing low outer edge

Pass 4 May 2016 69,852 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 69,262 miles

steering slightly stiff

Pass 8 Apr 2014 64,911 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 60,243 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 60,243 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 52,790 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 45,458 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 45,458 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 37,471 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 29,099 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 19,951 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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BJ05 PEO is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BJ05 PEO, 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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BJ05 PEO is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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