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CV55 BJZ

2005 BMW 320

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

227,399 mi
Last recorded227,399 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 320106,061 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 BJZ
MakeBMW
Model320
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 227,399 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear jacking point damaged and rusty

Nearside Rear wheel arch rusty

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear jacking point damaged and rusty

Offside Rear vehicle has been welded and covered in underseal

Offside Rear wheel arch rusty

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

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

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

parking brake weak

steering noisy when turned suspect top mounts

underside covered in trims restricting view

Fail 28 Feb 2026 227,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear jacking point damaged and rusty

Nearside Rear wheel arch rusty

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear jacking point damaged and rusty

Offside Rear vehicle has been welded and covered in underseal

Offside Rear wheel arch rusty

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

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

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

parking brake weak

steering noisy when turned suspect top mounts

underside covered in trims restricting view

Pass 13 Mar 2025 213,544 miles

Offside Front slight brake bind

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear offside/nearside sills slightly corroded

Rear sub frame/ suspension arms corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2025 213,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front slight brake bind

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear offside/nearside sills slightly corroded

Rear sub frame/ suspension arms corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2024 205,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 205,264 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 198,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35 19, ~3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 198,447 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35 19, ~3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 189,471 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 188,965 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. seat back not locking in position (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front ABS sensor loose in hub, securing bolt broken/missing

Offside Front wheel inner rim, weld repair

TPMS light on

Pass 17 Dec 2020 178,810 miles

rear exhaust heat shield loose but secure

slight exhaust blow at centre join

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 8 Dec 2020 178,434 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect colour (0.1 (d))

rear exhaust heat shield loose but secure

slight exhaust blow at centre join

stone chips in windscreen

How Reliable is the BMW 320?

Based on 266,506 MOT tests across 44,303 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
7,827
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
44,303
On UK Roads
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CV55 BJZ is a 2005 BMW 320 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 BMW 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 106,061 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CV55 BJZ is a 2005 BMW 320, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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