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BJ55 WDS

2005 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,199 mi
Last recorded94,199 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 WDS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 94,199 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 94,199 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2017 89,823 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jun 2017 89,823 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (auto adjuster broken on lower arm) (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle (5.1.1)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 87,937 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 87,937 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 87,017 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

presenter adviced

Pass 1 Apr 2014 87,017 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

presenter adviced

Pass 17 Oct 2012 77,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 66,001 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 67,434 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Oct 2009 54,136 miles

small chip in front screen

tyres worn on tread

Pass 20 Oct 2008 43,090 miles

rear tyres worn

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 WDS is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WDS, 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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BJ55 WDS is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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