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CE55 XFN

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,852 mi
Last recorded89,852 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 XFN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 89,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm gaiter perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 87,343 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 87,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Dip too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 85,266 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 83,228 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres very low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 83,228 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Reflective backing discloured (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres very low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 81,582 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres very low on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres getting low on inners (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 80,678 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY LOW ON OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread getting low on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 79,635 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 78,128 miles

both front brake hoses deteriorated

Fail 10 Sep 2018 78,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both front brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2017 76,339 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 73,959 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 69,808 miles

Rear Both Indicator Bulbs Whitening

Pass 24 Sep 2014 67,861 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 66,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 66,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front 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 13 Sep 2012 62,378 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 55,719 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 47,195 miles

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

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

offside front seat belt worn

Fail 22 Sep 2010 47,181 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn

offside front seat belt worn

offside front tyre worn on outer edge (border line for pass ) tyre has been run flat

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 4 Sep 2009 40,985 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 35,048 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 35,048 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XFN is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XFN, 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 XFN registered?

CE55 XFN is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is CE55 XFN safe to buy?

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