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BN55 WFT

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

166,098 mi
Last recorded166,098 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 166,098 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S , N/S (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S , N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S , N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 161,507 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 155,716 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 149,260 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS and OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 142,782 miles

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

service light on

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 31 Aug 2020 137,255 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 129,546 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 120,391 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 114,694 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 111,403 miles

Offside Front wheel slightly buckled

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall perished

Nearside Rear upper outer suspension arm inner joint slight play

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

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear upper outer suspension arm inner joint slight play

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 111,363 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall perished

Nearside Rear upper outer suspension arm inner joint slight play

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

Offside Front wheel slightly buckled

Offside Rear shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear upper outer suspension arm inner joint slight play

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 101,818 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 96,949 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 96,949 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 92,671 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 87,633 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 72,006 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 57,353 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 44,360 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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 WFT is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WFT, 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 WFT registered?

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

Is BN55 WFT safe to buy?

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