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CX55 BOU

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

170,039 mi
Last recorded170,039 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 BOU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 170,039 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 163,775 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2024 163,775 miles

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 159,590 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2023 159,580 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside rear very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2022 153,902 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2022 153,902 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 147,589 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 144,063 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 139,142 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 139,142 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 132,872 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 129,553 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 122,556 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 116,979 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 108,664 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 99,923 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 99,923 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 94,731 miles

both front and o/s/r tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Oct 2011 87,503 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 86,742 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 59,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 43,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Oct 2009 43,734 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Oct 2008 29,913 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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CX55 BOU is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CX55 BOU, 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 CX55 BOU registered?

CX55 BOU is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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