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DE55 NGO

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,915 mi
Last recorded95,915 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 NGO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 95,915 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 95,915 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 90,888 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 87,418 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 10 Oct 2023 87,418 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 7 Oct 2022 85,472 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 83,704 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 81,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 79,531 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 79,531 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 76,955 miles

Engine cover/under trays fitted

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing from outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing from inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing from outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 72,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

under trays /sill covers /engine cover

Pass 12 Oct 2016 67,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine covers and under trays fitted

front brake disc's slightly scored

Pass 12 Oct 2015 63,285 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 56,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 53,773 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 48,802 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 43,212 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 37,093 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 29,522 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 22,064 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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DE55 NGO is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DE55 NGO, 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 DE55 NGO registered?

DE55 NGO is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is DE55 NGO safe to buy?

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