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GP55 JVZ

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

133,075 mi
Last recorded133,075 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 JVZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 133,075 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 113,080 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight Lip On Edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 113,080 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight Lip On Edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 101,689 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 90,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY LOW Brake pads Change ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin WORN OUT!! change Rear Brake Pads ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 81,095 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on outside edge

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 75,610 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2017 75,547 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Mar 2016 70,286 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 70,284 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 65,022 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 61,017 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

stone chips in front screen

Pass 12 Feb 2013 58,908 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 58,908 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2012 56,556 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 56,468 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 49,627 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 45,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 40,231 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 40,231 miles

Nearside Front 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 4 Aug 2008 34,563 miles

near side front tyre worn on outter egde

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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GP55 JVZ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GP55 JVZ, 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 GP55 JVZ registered?

GP55 JVZ is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 8 November 2005.

Is GP55 JVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP55 JVZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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