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DE55 ZZM

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

77,565 mi
Last recorded77,565 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 77,565 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 72,959 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 69,946 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 65,082 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 61,825 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 55,545 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 52,305 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicator bulbs discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside rear indicator bulb discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 May 2020 52,301 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking nearside front brake calliper/hose leaking brake fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicator bulbs discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside rear indicator bulb discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 46,117 miles

Chips to windscreen

Fail 8 May 2019 46,113 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chips to windscreen

Front tyres worn on edges, heavily inner

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost arm, foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost arm, foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 May 2018 39,370 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 39,370 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 34,645 miles

windscreen washers are weak bud do clear the windscreen

Pass 29 Apr 2016 29,612 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 26,980 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 23,750 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 21,837 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside front tyre wearing and perished on edges advise replacement

nearside rear tyre wearing and perished on edges advise replacement

offside front tyre wearing and perished on edges advise replacement

offside rear tyre wearing and perished on edges and has a nail advise replacement

Pass 26 Apr 2012 20,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2011 18,075 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 13,742 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 11,590 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 11,523 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 ZZM is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DE55 ZZM, 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 ZZM registered?

DE55 ZZM is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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The MOT history for DE55 ZZM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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