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DG55 SXN

2005 BMW 120

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,383 mi
Last recorded115,383 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 SXN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 115,383 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 107,582 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 107,582 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50-17 RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 100,605 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 92,621 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 85,306 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 85,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 80,786 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 74,680 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 74,680 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts pad senor wire (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 67,386 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Sep 2018 67,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords And bald tread on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17/rft (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Sep 2017 62,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limits (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 9 Sep 2017 62,366 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50r17 (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limits (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Sep 2016 53,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50 17 Runflat, ~3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 43,965 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 41,733 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 36,922 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 33,264 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2011 28,542 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 26,442 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 23,298 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 23,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2008 20,579 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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DG55 SXN is a 2005 BMW 120 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG55 SXN, 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 DG55 SXN registered?

DG55 SXN is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is DG55 SXN safe to buy?

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