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BK55 UGJ

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,053 mi
Last recorded164,053 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 UGJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 164,053 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 164,053 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 158,889 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 152,237 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 145,453 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 136,465 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 130,510 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 130,510 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 120,103 miles

Nearside Front 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 Feb 2010 114,235 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 101,068 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 101,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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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BK55 UGJ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK55 UGJ, 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 BK55 UGJ registered?

BK55 UGJ is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is BK55 UGJ safe to buy?

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