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GL55 CGO

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

158,254 mi
Last recorded158,254 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 CGO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 158,254 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened on limit in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 157,392 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened on limit in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine oil level @ minimum

Pass 26 Feb 2025 146,563 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slight discolour to lens (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 146,552 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slight discolour to lens (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 140,071 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 126,835 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 124,726 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 123,018 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 123,018 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 113,011 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 113,011 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt the front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 104,375 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 98,806 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear abs ring touching abs sensor

Fail 27 Jan 2018 98,806 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear abs ring touching abs sensor

Pass 21 Jan 2017 92,291 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 88,862 miles

edge wear on rear tyres..

front shock units weaping fluid..

o/s/f inner brake pads starting too wear thin/low..

squeal from handbrake shoes..

Pass 17 Jan 2015 80,025 miles

rear prop;doughnut perishing..light corrosion around rear brake pipes..n/s/f shock unit damp..

Pass 21 Jan 2014 68,371 miles

light corrosion starting around rear brake pipes..n/s/f shock unit damp..squeal from o/s/f brake..dent in o/s/f door....

Pass 22 Jan 2013 62,025 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 30 Jan 2012 54,884 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 40,944 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 33,416 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 25,610 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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GL55 CGO 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 78.3%.

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 GL55 CGO, 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 GL55 CGO registered?

GL55 CGO is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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The MOT history for GL55 CGO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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