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X222 JSH

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

217,069 mi
Last recorded217,069 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX222 JSH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 217,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 204,633 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sets have reached minimum thickness, strongly recommend immediate replacement. (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 204,633 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sets have reached minimum thickness, strongly recommend immediate replacement. (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear bracket unclipped, refitted on site. (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 183,368 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 167,805 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 150,513 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 150,513 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 133,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 118,733 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 104,104 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 103,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre worn badly on both edges of the tread

Pass 25 Feb 2011 86,153 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 86,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 69,325 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 69,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 55,454 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 55,454 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 41,208 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 41,197 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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X222 JSH is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X222 JSH, 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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X222 JSH is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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