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CK55 WMZ

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

185,364 mi
Last recorded185,364 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 WMZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 185,364 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 185,364 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

heat shield on fuel tank insecure

Pass 12 Oct 2023 174,033 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 172,295 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 169,630 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 164,006 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 158,439 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 146,564 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 136,032 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 126,250 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 119,255 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 96,066 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 77,352 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 77,352 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 71,054 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 68,397 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 60,000 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 53,971 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 39,071 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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CK55 WMZ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 CK55 WMZ, 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 CK55 WMZ registered?

CK55 WMZ is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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