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CX05 TUJ

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

118,534 mi
Last recorded118,534 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 TUJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 118,534 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 114,615 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 110,355 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Dec 2022 103,754 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Lower Engine cover and undertrays fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 29 Nov 2021 99,483 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Dec 2020 94,268 miles

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

Noise around engine belt area

Pass 13 May 2019 88,889 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 84,295 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2017 77,167 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Top and bottom covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 May 2015 65,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 57,791 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 48,395 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 38,995 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 33,986 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Apr 2010 28,609 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

rear brake pads look like they are getting low

Fail 27 Apr 2010 28,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

rear brake pads look like they are getting low

Pass 29 Apr 2009 24,315 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 19,979 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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CX05 TUJ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 CX05 TUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CX05 TUJ registered?

CX05 TUJ is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 4 June 2005.

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