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BJ55 WDE

2005 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

183,371 mi
Last recorded183,371 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 WDE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 183,371 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 179,263 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 174,501 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 172,517 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 172,517 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 166,900 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 161,002 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 149,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2011 119,031 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 119,025 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 84,112 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Aug 2009 66,480 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 55,065 miles

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

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 WDE is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WDE, 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 WDE registered?

BJ55 WDE is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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