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BV55 HVP

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,928 mi
Last recorded151,928 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 HVP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 151,928 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 151,928 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 149,221 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 146,318 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 141,400 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under body/engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2021 136,976 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

under body/engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2020 131,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished / cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished / cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at very bottom nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 131,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished / cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished / cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at very bottom nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 124,318 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 114,591 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 105,048 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 95,945 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2016 95,941 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 May 2015 80,461 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 67,425 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 65,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 61,737 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 56,491 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 45,189 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 31,541 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 19,079 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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BV55 HVP is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BV55 HVP, 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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BV55 HVP is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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