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CX05 FSG

2005 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,496 mi
Last recorded117,496 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 FSG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 117,496 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 117,496 miles

Headlamp aim too low adjust both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 109,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish do to age (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to perish do to age (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 106,059 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 104,140 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 99,008 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 93,973 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 88,656 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

front and rear brake discs badly worn/ corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2017 88,652 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

front and rear brake discs badly worn/ corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2016 80,602 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded plastic coating swollen on all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 80,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded plastic coating swollen on all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 69,374 miles

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

Plastic coating on various brake pipes swollen especially on O/S front

Pass 22 Feb 2014 53,568 miles

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

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

nearside rear jacking block missing

Fail 22 Feb 2014 53,568 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear jacking block missing

Pass 11 Jan 2013 42,957 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 42,957 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre low on edge

Pass 6 Jan 2012 33,328 miles

n/s/f tyre low on edges

n/s/r tyre low on edge

Pass 17 Dec 2010 24,735 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsr jacking point block missing

Fail 16 Dec 2010 24,688 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsr jacking point block missing

Pass 16 Dec 2009 14,852 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 13,967 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2008 11,866 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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CX05 FSG is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol 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 CX05 FSG, 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 CX05 FSG registered?

CX05 FSG is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 18 July 2005.

Is CX05 FSG safe to buy?

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