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DY55 EGJ

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

206,848 mi
Last recorded206,848 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 EGJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 206,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 199,432 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 185,859 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 167,383 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil X 2 (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe & axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 153,457 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2022 153,457 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 144,996 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 144,986 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 138,024 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 138,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 129,708 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 116,070 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 106,821 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 106,820 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 96,025 miles

DIESEL BY O/S/R LOWER ARCH BUT NO LEAK FOUND

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 90,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 88,212 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 79,814 miles

airbag lamp indicates a fault

Fail 13 Mar 2013 79,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

airbag lamp indicates a fault

Pass 2 Mar 2012 68,363 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 58,182 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 48,535 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 37,628 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 37,628 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 25,773 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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DY55 EGJ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DY55 EGJ, 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 DY55 EGJ registered?

DY55 EGJ is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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