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CE55 XEX

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

158,508 mi
Last recorded158,508 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 XEX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 158,508 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket corroded. Both sides.

Pass 10 Oct 2023 153,271 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 149,621 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear propshaft donut perished

Pass 24 Aug 2021 145,171 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Requirements only just met. Appears parking brake system requires adjustment or repair

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 145,132 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Requirements only just met. Appears parking brake system requires adjustment or repair

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 140,112 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides of vehicle large bush forwardmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 140,112 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides of vehicle large bush forwardmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose mulitple (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 134,942 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 124,098 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 124,090 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 112,428 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 112,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 111,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 111,924 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 100,167 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 86,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 77,664 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 77,632 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 68,659 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 68,659 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 68,265 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 55,896 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 42,326 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 26,333 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
Full BMW 120 reliability report

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CE55 XEX is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XEX, 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 CE55 XEX registered?

CE55 XEX is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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