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GK55 SSO

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

99,350 mi
Last recorded99,350 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 SSO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2017 99,350 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 95,510 miles

Front tyres wearing slightly on inner and outer edges

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 92,934 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 90,822 miles

THE OSF FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPE IS STARTING TO CRACK

Fail 14 Jan 2014 90,822 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

THE OSF AND NSF FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES ARE STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH

THE OSF BRAKE MAY BE BINGING ON SLIGHTLY

Pass 19 Dec 2012 84,501 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 77,593 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 71,822 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 63,173 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 60,452 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 52,373 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 SSO is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 SSO, 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 SSO registered?

GK55 SSO is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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