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GF55 NEY

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

70,777 mi
Last recorded70,777 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 70,777 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 70,777 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2025 49,776 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2025 49,776 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 33,306 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 18,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 30 May 2022 11,561 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 11,561 miles

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside & nearside, note:wiper blade performance NOT tested (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 11,241 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure near coil spring (4.11 (a) (i))

all four road wheels slightly damaged

Fail 10 Mar 2021 11,240 miles

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror body (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body component slightly loose door mirror cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure near coil spring (4.11 (a) (i))

all four road wheels slightly damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2020 10,431 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure near coil spring (4.11 (a) (i))

all four road wheels slightly damaged

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 26 Feb 2019 9,368 miles

Headlight switch faulty

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure ABS wiring and brake pads sensor (4.11 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted All 4 wheels are damage outer sidewall (5.2.2 (c) (i))

brake fluid dark

Fail 26 Feb 2019 9,368 miles

Headlight switch faulty

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure ABS wiring and brake pads sensor (4.11 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted All 4 wheels are damage outer sidewall (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

brake fluid dark

Pass 5 Mar 2018 8,315 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 11 Jan 2017 7,239 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front tyre is scrubbing on outer shoulder

Fail 10 Jan 2017 7,239 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage WING MIRROR (6.1.C.1)

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front tyre is scrubbing on outer shoulder

Pass 14 Dec 2015 6,220 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside wing mirror casing damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2014 5,105 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 5,104 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 5,068 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 5,014 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 4,988 miles

nsf tyre- has a nail and slightly worn shoulders.

Pass 18 Nov 2010 4,939 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 4,814 miles

front no plate cracked

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 NEY is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue 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 GF55 NEY, 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 NEY is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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