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BT55 HWM

2005 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

115,361 mi
Last recorded115,361 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 HWM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 115,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm...195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 110,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has 3mm of tread.

Pass 15 Nov 2023 104,828 miles

Exhaust mounting defective central mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 96,699 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 91,063 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 86,433 miles

both offside wheels distorted

nearside hand brake effort lower than offside advise investigated.

oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Nov 2019 79,578 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 66,534 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 51,269 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 41,791 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 37,011 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 32,693 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 26,770 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 21,911 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 16,337 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 9,784 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 9,777 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 8,045 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 6,268 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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BT55 HWM is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 BT55 HWM, 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 BT55 HWM registered?

BT55 HWM is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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