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BJ55 LSC

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

42,824 mi
Last recorded42,824 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 42,824 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jun 2023 35,657 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 35,083 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 34,599 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 33,978 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 33,397 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 33,397 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear tyres worn out of shape also wearing low

Pass 10 Jul 2018 32,636 miles

osf tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 13 Jul 2017 31,186 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

osf tyre cracking

Pass 14 Jul 2016 30,062 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 28,874 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 27,593 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 26,394 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 25,282 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 25,282 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 24,146 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges advise

Pass 28 Jul 2010 21,917 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 17,161 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 11,302 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 LSC is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LSC, 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 LSC registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ55 LSC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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