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BN55 XUC

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,055 mi
Last recorded148,055 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 148,055 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 148,055 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 May 2016 138,534 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 May 2016 138,534 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 106,765 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 84,673 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 May 2014 84,673 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 61,777 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 44,113 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 44,113 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 35,538 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 30,628 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 19,564 miles

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Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2007 15,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 15,462 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 XUC is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XUC, 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 XUC registered?

BN55 XUC is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is BN55 XUC safe to buy?

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