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CX55 RVK

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,092 mi
Last recorded121,092 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 121,092 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 112,679 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All Hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 112,675 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2016 103,078 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 93,583 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 93,583 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 85,577 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 28 Nov 2012 72,927 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 62,390 miles

rear tyres worn on outer and inner edges

Pass 19 Jan 2011 56,244 miles

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

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

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

se20/no 1 pressure sensor elec fault.

Pass 27 Jan 2010 45,191 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 45,191 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 32,468 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 RVK is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RVK, 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 CX55 RVK registered?

CX55 RVK is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is CX55 RVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX55 RVK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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