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HJ55 VJO

2005 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

148,108 mi
Last recorded148,108 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 VJO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 148,108 miles

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Upper Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 144,839 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Compared to nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm. 245/45/17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 144,839 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Compared to nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm. 245/45/17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 137,696 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 133,249 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured ADVISE NEW BULB. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER FLOOR COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Pass 28 Jul 2020 128,180 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured REPLACE SOON. (4.4.3 (a))

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

UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Fail 27 Jul 2020 128,180 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged ADVISE REPLACE A.S.A.P,FLEXI HOSE APPEARS TO BE WRONG FITMENT. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured REPLACE SOON. (4.4.3 (a))

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

TPMS LIGHT ON DASH.

UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Pass 13 Aug 2019 125,381 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 125,361 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 118,272 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Aug 2018 118,272 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Aug 2017 115,443 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 115,441 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 113,087 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 113,087 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 102,281 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 101,849 miles

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

Front both front brake hoses very slightly perished

Pass 31 Dec 2014 92,118 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 80,399 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 70,990 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 70,990 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 65,766 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 58,097 miles

chips in w/screen.

slight imbalance on service brake.

Pass 12 Oct 2009 47,896 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 27 Aug 2008 36,973 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)

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 VJO is a 2005 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VJO, 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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HJ55 VJO is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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