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CV55 NNM

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

163,088 mi
Last recorded163,088 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 NNM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 163,088 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear BODY DAMAGE

Offside Rear BODY DAMAGE

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 158,382 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undercovers fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2023 146,061 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2022 135,118 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

tpms light on

Fail 4 Jan 2022 135,115 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

tpms light on

Pass 7 Jan 2021 124,566 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 108,727 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers smearing the windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 108,727 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205-55-16 runflat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205-55-16 runflat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers smearing the windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 94,625 miles

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))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 94,485 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

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))

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

old rear brake sensor wire tied up on rear axle

Pass 23 Jan 2018 83,587 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 69,914 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 58,818 miles

brake discs corroded all round

Pass 26 Jul 2014 47,785 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 34,969 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 34,371 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2012 30,125 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 25,256 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 20,863 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 17,420 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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CV55 NNM is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CV55 NNM, 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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CV55 NNM is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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