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HJ55 GAU

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

189,156 mi
Last recorded189,156 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 GAU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 189,156 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 188,989 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 183,079 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 176,399 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 176,399 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 167,143 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 167,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 157,144 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 157,144 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 138,463 miles

Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 127,932 miles

Front H/Brake light on

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 27 Mar 2014 109,364 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 109,344 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

near side front tyre slightly deflated

Pass 14 Jan 2013 101,252 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 101,252 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 88,476 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 56,845 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 47,517 miles

windscreen cracked

Fail 28 Aug 2009 47,517 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

windscreen cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2008 34,033 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008 34,033 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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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HJ55 GAU is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 HJ55 GAU, 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 HJ55 GAU registered?

HJ55 GAU is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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