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CE55 WHK

2005 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,867 mi
Last recorded99,867 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 WHK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 99,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

undertrysfitted

Pass 12 Sep 2024 97,439 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 97,439 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 95,277 miles

Front and rear brake hoses slightly perished

Front brake pad wear sensor broken

Oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2023 95,277 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front and rear brake hoses slightly perished

Front brake pad wear sensor broken

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2022 87,375 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front brake sensor cut

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective middle exhaust mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Rear washers not working

Pass 3 Sep 2021 79,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 79,293 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 71,621 miles

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

oil leak

tpm light on

Pass 9 Aug 2019 65,600 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 58,565 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 53,250 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 53,250 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 47,576 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 42,810 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 39,284 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 35,584 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 31,707 miles

Both front tyres have worn very low on the outer edge's

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 1 Aug 2011 27,695 miles

Both front tyres are worn on outer edges (near side front tyre very close to 3/4 limit)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 23,311 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 19,438 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 14,526 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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CE55 WHK is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CE55 WHK, 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 CE55 WHK registered?

CE55 WHK is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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