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BJ55 WCZ

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

134,608 mi
Last recorded134,608 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 134,608 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on Inner Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 134,608 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on Inner Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 123,464 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 117,992 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 117,992 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 107,794 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 97,819 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 97,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 89,208 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 89,208 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 77,776 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 70,121 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 63,799 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 58,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Apr 2012 52,656 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on the outside edge

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2011 44,726 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 34,405 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 31,125 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 24,191 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 WCZ 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 78.9%.

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 WCZ, 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 WCZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ55 WCZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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