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CP55 VFH

2005 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,037 mi
Last recorded82,037 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 VFH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 82,037 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive all rear under body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 79,062 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 76,527 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 76,527 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 76,419 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt not functioning as intended middle seat belt (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 73,584 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 71,331 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 71,326 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 70,613 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around the vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads wearing low all around vehicle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 70,613 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around the vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads wearing low all around vehicle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 61,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 59,371 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 25 May 2018 57,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

front exhaust joint bolts missing

Pass 30 May 2017 55,881 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 5,588 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 54,610 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 54,610 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 52,212 miles

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 16 Feb 2016 52,212 miles

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

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

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 23 Jan 2015 48,567 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 45,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill guards fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2013 43,282 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 38,236 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 32,581 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 3 Sep 2010 26,147 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 19,376 miles

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 9 Sep 2008 13,539 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 17 Oct 2007 7,498 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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CP55 VFH is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 CP55 VFH, 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 CP55 VFH registered?

CP55 VFH is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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