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GL55CGO
2005 BMW 120
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
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- Registration GL55CGO
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 120
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 27 Feb 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
18
Passes
5
Failures
78.26%
Pass Rate
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68 Total Defects Recorded
9 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 158,254 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened on limit in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
30 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 157,392 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- engine oil level @ minimum
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened on limit in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
26 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 146,563 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slight discolour to lens (3.3 (b) (i))
14 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 146,552 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slight discolour to lens (3.3 (b) (i))
28 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 140,071 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
23 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 126,835 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2024 23 Jun 202631 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 124,726 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2023 23 Jun 20264 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 123,018 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2022 23 Jun 20262 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 123,018 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
24 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 113,011 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2021 23 Jun 202623 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 113,011 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt the front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
23 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 104,375 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 98,806 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear abs ring touching abs sensor
- Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
27 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 98,806 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear abs ring touching abs sensor
- Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
21 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 92,291 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2018 23 Jun 202620 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 88,862 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- front shock units weaping fluid..
- squeal from handbrake shoes..
- o/s/f inner brake pads starting too wear thin/low..
- edge wear on rear tyres..
17 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 80,025 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2016 23 Jun 202621 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 68,371 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2015 23 Jun 202622 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,025 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 54,884 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 40,944 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2011 23 Jun 202618 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 33,416 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2010 23 Jun 202625 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,610 MI
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GL55CGO was registered on 2005-12-21
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