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GJ55 CDV

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

176,338 mi
Last recorded176,338 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 CDV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 176,338 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 6 Jun 2019 176,338 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 26 May 2018 168,177 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2017 150,276 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 150,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 x wheel bolt missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord's and structure exposed (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 x wheel bolt missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing 2 x wheel bolt missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 x wheel bolt missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on. code c93c1 seat occupancy detector fault. (5.4.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass cracked (8.1.2a)

exhaust tail box heat shield insecure and hitting tail box.

Fail 13 May 2015 120,202 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 May 2015 120,202 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 99,319 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 86,810 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 78,942 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 74,198 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 69,304 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 63,426 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 61,048 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres are worn on outer edge

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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GJ55 CDV is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GJ55 CDV, 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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GJ55 CDV is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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