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GF55 HHB

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

170,800 mi
Last recorded170,800 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 HHB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 170,800 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 157,862 miles

Both rear bump stops broken

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 149,195 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 143,873 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 142,175 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 138,486 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 138,482 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 135,790 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 128,720 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 112,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose deteriorated.

Offside Front Brake hose deteriorated.

Pass 19 Jul 2017 95,917 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses are starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various metal pipes showing signs of corrosion under painted surface (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 81,381 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 77,612 miles

Child seat fitted. Unable to fully inspect adult belt

Fail 20 Oct 2015 77,607 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted. Unable to fully inspect adult belt

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 73,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 66,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre has slight wear on the inner edge> (uneven wear)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 60,542 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 57,530 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 53,529 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 53,524 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 47,367 miles

both rear tyres becoming low on tread 3mm 205/55/16V

Pass 9 Oct 2008 41,077 miles

strong advice rear brake pads weasring low

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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GF55 HHB is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GF55 HHB, 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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GF55 HHB is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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