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HN05 CEY

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,957 mi
Last recorded96,957 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 CEY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 12 Dec 2025 96,957 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 95,244 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 93,897 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 91,610 miles

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

emissions too low to record

Pass 14 Dec 2021 89,674 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 87,579 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 81,469 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 78,282 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 75,924 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 72,037 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 66,638 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 65,623 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 60,867 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 48,936 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)

both front tyres wearing edges

Pass 11 May 2011 45,242 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn low on outer edges

nearside and offside rear tyres getting low on inner edges

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 1 Jul 2010 43,449 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 34,857 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 25,675 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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HN05 CEY is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HN05 CEY, 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 HN05 CEY registered?

HN05 CEY is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is HN05 CEY safe to buy?

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