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BJ55 CFY

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

159,275 mi
Last recorded159,275 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 CFY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 159,275 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 151,997 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 144,707 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 137,140 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 132,251 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 127,323 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 119,905 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 119,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 110,449 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 100,402 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 90,197 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Nov 2012 80,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2011 71,518 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 16 Nov 2010 61,332 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 49,299 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 36,696 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 CFY is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BJ55 CFY, 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 CFY registered?

BJ55 CFY is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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