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WG54 XKB

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

136,235 mi
Last recorded136,235 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 XKB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 136,235 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 131,621 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 125,296 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 117,508 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2021 101,323 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 94,721 miles

advise both rear indicators slightly white

Fail 11 Jan 2020 94,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

advise both rear indicators slightly white

Pass 2 Feb 2019 92,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 85,776 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2055516run flat worn heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

covers & shields fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2017 82,611 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre low wearing on edges

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear both sides brake pipes slightly corroded

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

engine / engine bay area damp with oil

Pass 6 Feb 2016 80,237 miles

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2015 72,921 miles

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

brake pads appear low

Fail 26 Jan 2015 72,916 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake pads appear low

Pass 25 Jan 2014 66,799 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 23 Jan 2013 61,317 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 55,471 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 50,393 miles

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

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

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

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

O/S/R TYRE HAS A SCREW ON INNER EDGE, HALF HANGING OUT advise replaced asap

Pass 18 Jan 2010 46,983 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2009 40,895 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 35,514 miles

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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WG54 XKB is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WG54 XKB, 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 WG54 XKB registered?

WG54 XKB is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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