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GJ55 FDM

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

167,027 mi
Last recorded167,027 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2023 167,027 miles

Emissions unable to be completed EXCESS SMOKE FROM EXHAUST ,AND FRONT SECTION SHOWS SIGNS OF TAMPERING,CAT OR DPF REMOVED (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn INNER BUSH HAS EXCESS PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 166,999 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed due to cat removed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. cat and or dpf removed (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 153,866 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 151,630 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 141,952 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 136,838 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 136,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted towing eye in place (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected staying on (4.6.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 12,191 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 120,852 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 115,856 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 115,856 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 111,751 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 107,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2014 107,746 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2013 102,275 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 102,275 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 96,222 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 89,727 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 83,724 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 72,205 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 52,469 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 52,469 miles

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

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 FDM is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GJ55 FDM, 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 GJ55 FDM registered?

GJ55 FDM is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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