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GJ55 WCC

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

143,264 mi
Last recorded143,264 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 WCC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 143,264 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 128,799 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 118,662 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 118,662 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 107,397 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 102,342 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 97,269 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 97,269 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 90,322 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 90,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2017 84,386 miles

engine cover/under tray fitted

Fail 30 May 2017 84,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine cover/under tray fitted

Pass 19 May 2016 76,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres worn slightly on edges

Fail 19 May 2016 76,866 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit,advise replace asap (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres worn slightly on edges

Pass 29 May 2015 69,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 57,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 52,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 49,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F tyre has a cut in excess of requirement but not deep enough to reach cord

Nail in offside front tyre

O/S/F tyre balding on edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 May 2012 48,048 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F tyre has a cut in excess of requirement but not deep enough to reach cord

Nail in offside front tyre

O/S/F tyre balding on edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2010 40,891 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 37,247 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 37,228 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 36,820 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread left (1.6mm limit).

o/s/r parking brake effort low not below limits at time of test.

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 WCC is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WCC, 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 WCC registered?

GJ55 WCC is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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