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X12 DEE

2005 BMW 120

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

35,056 mi
Last recorded35,056 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX12 DEE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 35,056 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 30,817 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 29,377 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 27,726 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 27,703 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 26,613 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 25,787 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 23,660 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 22,906 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 21,903 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 20,384 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 18,967 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 16,869 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 16,369 miles

all tyres worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 6 Aug 2012 14,812 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 13,087 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 11,282 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 9,546 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 7,373 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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X12 DEE is a 2005 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 X12 DEE, 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 X12 DEE registered?

X12 DEE is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is X12 DEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X12 DEE shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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