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BN55 CSZ

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

140,273 mi
Last recorded140,273 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 140,273 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 137,245 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 137,245 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 134,855 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 124,405 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 115,173 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 103,973 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres tappering

sill covers fited

Pass 29 Apr 2014 98,574 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sill covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 86,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 78,553 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 67,962 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 43,676 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 27,402 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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BN55 CSZ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BN55 CSZ, 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 CSZ registered?

BN55 CSZ is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is BN55 CSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 CSZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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