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CF05 FXG

2005 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 FXG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 180,324 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated left/right (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front head lamp aim at lowest point

Offside Rear anti rattle spring missing

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated left/right (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play hub ball joints (rose joints) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft damaged but serviceable coupling cracked/deteriorated (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 175,147 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2019 163,883 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 163,883 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 150,749 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 130,133 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 127,439 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 127,439 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 117,681 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 117,681 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2014 109,929 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 109,929 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 101,339 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 92,491 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 85,298 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has a cut but the cords are not visible

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

Offside front wiper not clearing very well on the down sweep.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 85,298 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre has a cut but the cords are not visible

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

Offside front wiper not clearing very well on the down sweep.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 76,948 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 66,191 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 65,631 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 60,205 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 60,205 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than 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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CF05 FXG is a 2005 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CF05 FXG, 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 CF05 FXG registered?

CF05 FXG is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 11 August 2005.

Is CF05 FXG safe to buy?

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