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DU55 BSO

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,798 mi
Last recorded107,798 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 BSO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 107,798 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 103,576 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 103,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 98,607 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 91,516 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 86,437 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 81,263 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 79,590 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 73,291 miles

All Wheels have bad corrosion on inside of wheels

Fail 29 Oct 2018 73,291 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

All Wheels have bad corrosion on inside of wheels

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 67,052 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 67,052 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Both front drop links worn. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads 70% worn. (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads 75% worn. (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 61,548 miles

Nearside Rear Upper position lamp is dull

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner & outer treads

Offside Front tyre worn on inner treads

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 56,194 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner & outer treads

Pass 5 Jan 2015 53,120 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/sr tyre worn smooth on inner treads

o/sr tyre wearing on inner & outer treads, low in pressure

Pass 8 Jan 2014 46,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/sr tyre wearing on inner treads

Pass 12 Sep 2012 42,542 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

n/sf tyre wearing on outer treads

Pass 1 Aug 2011 37,637 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 32,169 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 26,099 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 20,617 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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DU55 BSO is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver 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 DU55 BSO, 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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DU55 BSO is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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