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AX05 FMA

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,397 mi
Last recorded128,397 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 FMA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 128,397 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 120,397 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 120,397 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 116,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 110,170 miles

Offside Front exhaust pipe dented

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 101,514 miles

Front brake hoses slighty cracking

Pass 18 Aug 2017 45,879 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Aug 2016 85,578 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2016 85,222 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015 78,496 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 78,494 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 70,183 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 60,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 46,618 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 46,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 34,619 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 32,479 miles

both rear tyres starting to go outer shape

Pass 10 Nov 2009 28,796 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 26,080 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 23,679 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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AX05 FMA is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AX05 FMA, 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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AX05 FMA is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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