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BF55 NFZ

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,683 mi
Last recorded95,683 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 NFZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2021 95,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 89,883 miles

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

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))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 89,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 84,304 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 84,304 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp bulb was fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 77,544 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted repaired on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

handbrake/parkbrake has no reverse travel needs adjustment 16%

Fail 25 Jul 2018 77,544 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted repaired on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

handbrake/parkbrake has no reverse travel needs adjustment 16%

Pass 11 Aug 2017 70,741 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine bay covers obscuring some items

front brake disc's starting to corrode

front wiper blades slightly split

under trays obscuring some items

Fail 10 Aug 2017 70,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

engine bay covers obscuring some items

front brake disc's starting to corrode

front wiper blades slightly split

under trays obscuring some items

Pass 11 Aug 2016 99,456 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 89,986 miles

Front tyres have cracks in tread pattern.(severely perished)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 89,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front tyres have cracks in tread pattern.(severely perished)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 80,288 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 43,949 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 38,736 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake pads showing wear

all braske discs showing heavy corrosion (pitting)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 38,187 miles

airbag warning light on

Fail 15 Jun 2011 38,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

airbag warning light on

Pass 24 May 2010 31,718 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 31,718 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

tread worn close to cord on inner edge of n/s/f tyre

Pass 8 May 2009 25,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on inner/outer edges (possible low pressures)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 18,887 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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BF55 NFZ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BF55 NFZ, 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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BF55 NFZ is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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