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BJ55 BGK

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,258 mi
Last recorded146,258 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 BGK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 146,258 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 1 Jun 2020 142,835 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 142,835 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 132,209 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 132,202 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working x2 front not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions perished, wrong rotation 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner/outer edge 3mm, perished 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, perished 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 127,602 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2016 117,949 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 117,937 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 108,698 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 62,461 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 62,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 92,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 86,803 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 78,383 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 78,381 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 58,501 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 47,533 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2008 47,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 BGK is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BJ55 BGK, 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 BGK registered?

BJ55 BGK is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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