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GJ55 VMH

2005 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

145,512 mi
Last recorded145,512 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 VMH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 145,512 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 141,417 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 138,046 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 138,044 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 133,413 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 127,657 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 121,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 116,520 miles

offside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 24 Jul 2014 107,529 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 99,570 miles

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2012 87,440 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 87,405 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 76,760 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 67,839 miles

front no plate ,m,disfiged

o/s/f head lamp cracked

Pass 5 Jun 2009 55,789 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 40,470 miles

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 VMH is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VMH, 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 VMH registered?

GJ55 VMH is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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