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GP55 XGR

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

161,200 mi
Last recorded161,200 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 XGR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 161,200 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2018 148,421 miles

front tyres worn low on edges

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 130,243 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 121,077 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 95,463 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 92,431 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 84,368 miles

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

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 3 Sep 2012 72,264 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 72,264 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 602,217 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 45,563 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 41,797 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Nov 2008 32,794 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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GP55 XGR is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GP55 XGR, 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 GP55 XGR registered?

GP55 XGR is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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