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WU05 SSV

2005 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

159,809 mi
Last recorded159,809 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 SSV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 159,809 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 157,664 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 157,662 miles

Emissions unable to be completed from excessive hydrocarbons (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 157,656 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 155,683 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 154,101 miles

Nearside Front Inner Inner track rod has slight play

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 151,454 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 149,241 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 147,389 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 144,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 140,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 135,373 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 135,373 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 127,259 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2015 127,259 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 120,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2014 120,068 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 112,127 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 106,113 miles

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

oil around offside of steering rack

Pass 23 Feb 2010 89,843 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 70,672 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 53,651 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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WU05 SSV is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WU05 SSV, 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 WU05 SSV registered?

WU05 SSV is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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