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BN55 CUV

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

97,290 mi
Last recorded97,290 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 CUV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 97,290 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 97,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 93,389 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside brake hose outer rubber surfaces slightly perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil suspension (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension sub-frame & components surface corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 93,389 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside brake hose outer rubber surfaces slightly perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil suspension (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps offside & nearside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension sub-frame & components surface corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 88,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Apr 2022 81,983 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 6 Apr 2022 81,983 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Apr 2021 76,305 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 72,942 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 67,365 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 63,134 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 58,488 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 55,156 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 51,552 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 47,262 miles

DSC directional stability control warning light staying on.

TPM tyre pressure warning light staying on.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 44,435 miles

DSC system symbol displayed.

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)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system light staying on.

front brake pads 75% worn.

Fail 16 Apr 2013 44,431 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

DSC system symbol displayed.

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)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system light staying on.

front brake pads 75% worn.

Pass 30 Mar 2012 41,584 miles

Both rear tyre tread depths wearing low,2.0-2.5mm.

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 38,857 miles

Both rear tyre tread depths wearing low,2.5-3.0mm.

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 35,176 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2009 31,625 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 29,414 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 19,194 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 CUV is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BN55 CUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN55 CUV registered?

BN55 CUV is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is BN55 CUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 CUV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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