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AY55 MFE

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,072 mi
Last recorded96,072 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 MFE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 96,072 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 91,516 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 86,430 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 77,509 miles

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

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

bothside rear tyres wearing thin.

nearside front tyre wearing thin.

Pass 28 Dec 2011 70,032 miles

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

bothside front disc/s worn thin.

bothside front inner pads worn very thin.

Pass 11 Jan 2011 61,907 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 61,907 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 52,190 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 37,281 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 33,239 miles

underbody covers fitted unable to see steering,suspension,brakeing or fuel systems fully

Fail 16 Oct 2008 33,239 miles

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

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

tracking front tyres wearing inner edges

underbody covers fitted unable to see steering,suspension,brakeing or fuel systems fully

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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AY55 MFE is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AY55 MFE, 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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What year was AY55 MFE registered?

AY55 MFE is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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The MOT history for AY55 MFE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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