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BN55 HHC

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

218,285 mi
Last recorded218,285 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 HHC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 218,285 miles

bonnet cable broken near handle

Pass 16 Sep 2022 198,883 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 20 Sep 2021 177,219 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Sep 2020 166,969 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 166,723 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 151,227 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 3 Sep 2019 151,180 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Aug 2018 136,966 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 122,404 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 110,378 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has worn on the inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre has worn on the inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2015 96,357 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 86,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 2 Sep 2013 73,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

small stone chips front windscreen.

undersize cut offside rear tyre.

Pass 23 Aug 2012 60,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2011 55,970 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 55,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 43,295 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 33,195 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 33,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2008 29,092 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 HHC is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HHC, 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 HHC registered?

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

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