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BN55 CPZ

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,829 mi
Last recorded110,829 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 CPZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 110,829 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe coroded

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

Offside Rear brake pipe coroded

Pass 31 Oct 2018 97,458 miles

brake pipe corroded . slight play in anti roll bar link

Fail 30 Oct 2018 97,458 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

brake pipe corroded . slight play in anti roll bar link

Pass 23 Oct 2017 88,068 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 86,440 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 86,440 miles

Valve stem seriously damaged both front (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 84,742 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 81,685 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 81,685 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 75,058 miles

nsf flexi slightly cracked

Pass 31 Aug 2012 68,453 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 68,453 miles

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

nsf flexi cracking

Fail 12 Sep 2011 62,293 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 62,293 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 57,829 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 57,829 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 52,451 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 52,451 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 44,596 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 44,595 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BN55 CPZ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BN55 CPZ, 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 BN55 CPZ registered?

BN55 CPZ is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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