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WF55 TZH

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

115,745 mi
Last recorded115,745 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 TZH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 115,745 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 115,745 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 111,535 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 111,535 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) 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))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 107,828 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 102,945 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 100,175 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 98,270 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 92,335 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 84,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly damaged starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly damaged starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 84,915 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently bonnet release leaver faulty car has light front end accident damage (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly damaged starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly damaged starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 70,745 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 63,585 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 60,038 miles

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

surface corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 23 Sep 2014 56,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2013 53,149 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

naesride rear tyre on 2mm tread

Pass 25 Sep 2013 53,149 miles

naesride rear tyre on 2mm tread

Pass 5 Sep 2012 49,094 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 44,040 miles

damage to windscreen zone A smaller than 10mm.

o/s/f tyre wearing very thin on edges.

Pass 27 Aug 2010 38,425 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 38,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre just above 1.6mm legal limit.

Pass 6 Aug 2009 31,836 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 25,749 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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WF55 TZH is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WF55 TZH, 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 WF55 TZH registered?

WF55 TZH is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is WF55 TZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF55 TZH shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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