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DK55 PFF

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,347 mi
Last recorded101,347 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 PFF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 101,347 miles

Front bumper damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 92,772 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides brake hoses are cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm badly worn outer edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm worn inner and outer edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower front arm bushes are worn cracking with some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2025 92,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides brake hoses are cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm badly worn outer edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm worn inner and outer edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower front arm bushes are worn cracking with some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 84,587 miles

some damage to front bumper,oil leak poss intercooler?

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated pad wear wire incorrectly routed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

prop to diff joint startiing to spilt and rear suspension bushes perishing

Pass 2 May 2023 74,658 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

oil level low

Pass 3 May 2022 67,085 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 3 May 2022 67,085 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 59,602 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 57,772 miles

Both front tyres cracking

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 55,755 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

propshaft rear rubber coupling getting corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2019 55,755 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

propshaft rear rubber coupling getting corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2018 54,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 51,709 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 49,726 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 47,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Apr 2014 45,623 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 42,798 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 40,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2011 38,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

some play front and rear drop links

Pass 23 Feb 2010 35,260 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 28,462 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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DK55 PFF is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black 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 DK55 PFF, 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 DK55 PFF registered?

DK55 PFF is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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