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BJ55 BFV

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

39,700 mi
Last recorded39,700 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 BFV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 39,700 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension bump stop deteriorating

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop deteriorating

Offside Front suspension bump stop deteriorating

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop deteriorating

Pass 2 Jan 2024 36,506 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 35,616 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 34,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 34,395 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 33,998 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 32,736 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 31,458 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 29,936 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 29,936 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 28,083 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 26,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 23,946 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre low outer edge

offside rear tyre low

Pass 19 Dec 2012 22,376 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres are low on outer edges remaining tread 3.5mm

offside rear tyre low

Pass 20 Dec 2011 20,742 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

Pass 6 Jan 2011 18,514 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 16,659 miles

both front tyres getting low on outer edges

Pass 16 Dec 2008 14,132 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 12,834 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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BJ55 BFV is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 BJ55 BFV, 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 BJ55 BFV registered?

BJ55 BFV is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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