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C3 JBL

2005 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

109,554 mi
Last recorded109,554 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 JBL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 109,554 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side arms, ball joints facing downwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 103,576 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 All brake lines to flexi hoses corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Slight seepage from the reservoir bottle lower hose. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Slight weepage from CV boot but still secure.

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Diagonal arm inner bush worn / cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 103,536 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner tread cut exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 All brake lines to flexi hoses corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Slight seepage from the reservoir bottle lower hose. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Slight weepage from CV boot but still secure.

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Diagonal arm inner bush worn / cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 96,375 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 90,295 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 85,419 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 81,182 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 81,182 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 75,962 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 75,962 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 73,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 71,737 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 70,527 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 70,527 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 68,587 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 65,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 62,024 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 59,747 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 54,844 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 50,621 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 46,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 38,204 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 28,178 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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C3 JBL is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 C3 JBL, 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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C3 JBL is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 7 May 2005.

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