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DC54 FKW

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

163,203 mi
Last recorded163,203 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC54 FKW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 163,203 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 1,6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 154,731 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 154,728 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working both washers (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 149,875 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Front getting low

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 149,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Front getting low

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 140,462 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting corroded (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 140,462 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure centre and rear mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting corroded (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 132,395 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 132,394 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn link arm inner bearing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn link arm inner bearing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 123,013 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 115,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 115,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 109,646 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 103,629 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 98,432 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 98,365 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder retaining device missing (3.6.A.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 85,688 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 82,640 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 82,468 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 75,950 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 69,042 miles

right hand front tyre wearing on inside edge.left hand front tyre wearing on outside edge.

Pass 13 Jan 2010 62,853 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 56,307 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 48,305 miles

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

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

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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DC54 FKW is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 DC54 FKW, 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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DC54 FKW is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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