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DA55 JVM

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

177,262 mi
Last recorded177,262 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 JVM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 177,262 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 177,261 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 173,183 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 171,000 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 166,000 miles

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2017 155,026 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside headlamp slightly deterated

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

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Fail 4 Feb 2017 155,026 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both rear (2.7.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside headlamp slightly deterated

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

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 2 Feb 2016 154,479 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 1 Feb 2015 151,852 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 7 Mar 2014 148,551 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 139,214 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 123,188 miles

both front brake pads wearing thin

yo/s/f inner tie rod has slight

Pass 20 Dec 2010 122,467 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 81,059 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 26,797 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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DA55 JVM is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DA55 JVM, 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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DA55 JVM is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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