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CP05 NNJ

2005 BMW 120

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

176,459 mi
Last recorded176,459 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 NNJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 176,459 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 176,459 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 171,252 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 161,663 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 154,050 miles

front registration plate damaged

Fail 19 Jan 2018 154,049 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front registration plate damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2017 143,124 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 133,477 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 133,477 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 123,498 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 Jan 2014 114,993 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 108,342 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 108,342 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 100,662 miles

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

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

front discs worn

Fail 31 Jan 2011 93,361 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s rear tyre cut on outer edge

rear tyres worn on inner edges

un dertray fitted preventing full underside in spection

Pass 31 Jan 2011 93,361 miles

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

n/s rear tyre cut on outer edge

rear tyres worn on inner edges

un dertray fitted preventing full underside in spection

Pass 12 Feb 2010 84,310 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 69,780 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 55,369 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 55,368 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front and rear brake pads low

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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CP05 NNJ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CP05 NNJ, 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 CP05 NNJ registered?

CP05 NNJ is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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