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HN55 UMS

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,819 mi
Last recorded155,819 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 UMS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 155,819 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front headlamp unit damp inside

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 155,816 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front headlamp unit damp inside

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 153,254 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 149,646 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 149,646 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 140,853 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 136,733 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jan 2017 131,373 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 124,236 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 124,236 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 116,492 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 104,572 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 103,861 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 99,869 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 95,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 92,031 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 85,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Dec 2008 60,550 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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HN55 UMS is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HN55 UMS, 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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HN55 UMS is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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