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BW55 RZV

2005 BMW 120

Brown Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

51,304 mi
Last recorded51,304 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW55 RZV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 51,304 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 50,805 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 49,756 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 49,755 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2021 47,605 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 46,694 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 44,609 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 43,489 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 May 2017 40,479 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 29,946 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 18,325 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 17,973 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 14,861 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 11,343 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 7,053 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 5,983 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 4,874 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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BW55 RZV is a 2005 BMW 120 in Brown with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BW55 RZV, 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 BW55 RZV registered?

BW55 RZV is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is BW55 RZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW55 RZV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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