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DY55 NXT

2005 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

130,664 mi
Last recorded130,664 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 NXT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 130,664 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 125,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 120,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 120,186 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 117,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 117,430 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 112,163 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 109,279 miles

All front suspension & subframe mounting bushes showing age related deterioration but none resulting in excessive play/movement.

All rear suspension & subframe mounting bushes showing age related deterioration but none resulting in excessive play/movement.

Both nearside & offside front flexible brake hoses deteriorated

Nearside Front Direction indicator showing satisfactory coloured light

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Flexible brake hose badly deteriorating & close to exposing inner core

Propshaft front rubber drive coupling deteriorating/perishing not excessively

Rear subframe showing age related corrosion in several areas-none of which is deemed structurally weakened

Fail 4 Nov 2020 109,278 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Exposing inner core (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

All front suspension & subframe mounting bushes showing age related deterioration but none resulting in excessive play/movement.

All rear suspension & subframe mounting bushes showing age related deterioration but none resulting in excessive play/movement.

Both nearside & offside front flexible brake hoses deteriorated

Nearside Front Direction indicator showing satisfactory coloured light

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Flexible brake hose badly deteriorating & close to exposing inner core

Propshaft front rubber drive coupling deteriorating/perishing not excessively

Rear subframe showing age related corrosion in several areas-none of which is deemed structurally weakened

Pass 11 Oct 2019 107,428 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 107,428 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 90,763 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage under bonnet (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 90,726 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front both brake hoses starting to deteriorate

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage under bonnet (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 85,213 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 78,750 miles

traction contol light is on

Fail 27 Sep 2016 78,742 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

traction contol light is on

Pass 29 Sep 2015 72,702 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 72,669 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 66,436 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 60,203 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 53,421 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 47,058 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 40,686 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 34,491 miles

N/s front wiper blade starting to smear

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

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 NXT is a 2005 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NXT, 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 NXT registered?

DY55 NXT is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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