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GK55 SJO

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

114,803 mi
Last recorded114,803 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 SJO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 114,803 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 107,672 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 97,204 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dated 2007. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 97,204 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dated 2007. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 82,075 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 82,046 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding 47kg (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 75,859 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 69,704 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 65,572 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 61,500 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 56,340 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 51,649 miles

Engine cover fitted

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Underbody covers fitted

Undertray fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2016 48,607 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 43,671 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2014 41,109 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 37,420 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 34,817 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 30,733 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 27,627 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 25,434 miles

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)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 23,205 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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GK55 SJO is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GK55 SJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK55 SJO registered?

GK55 SJO is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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