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WN55 TWE

2005 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

129,957 mi
Last recorded129,957 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 TWE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 129,957 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 119,397 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 112,845 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 107,642 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 107,641 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing both (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing both (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 100,072 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 92,945 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 86,741 miles

Oil leak ()

under tray fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2016 86,741 miles

under tray fitted

Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 79,861 miles

oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2014 74,163 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 67,741 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 66,716 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 61,824 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 51,951 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 51,951 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 41,420 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 33,554 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 26,138 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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WN55 TWE is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WN55 TWE, 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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What year was WN55 TWE registered?

WN55 TWE is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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