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HJ05 NEF

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

175,617 mi
Last recorded175,617 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 NEF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 175,617 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 167,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 161,201 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 161,201 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 156,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 156,200 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 149,521 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake noisey ?

Fail 1 Jul 2022 149,521 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

o/s/r brake noisey ?

Pass 1 Jul 2021 140,260 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 140,169 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 133,863 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 133,863 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 126,012 miles

handbrale

Fail 4 Jul 2019 126,012 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

handbrale

Pass 27 Jun 2018 119,511 miles

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2017 119,068 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 119,068 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 113,670 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 19 May 2015 104,869 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 5 Jun 2014 97,470 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 85,832 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 79,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2012 79,223 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 69,776 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 60,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 47,352 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 29 Feb 2008 34,222 miles

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

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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HJ05 NEF is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 HJ05 NEF, 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 HJ05 NEF registered?

HJ05 NEF is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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