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DN05 FPU

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,661 mi
Last recorded138,661 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 FPU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 138,661 miles

all rear brake furrels corroding

both front flexi hoses cracking

both front indicators flashing slight white

Fail 11 Dec 2018 138,635 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake insecure caliper clip missing (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both white (4.4.3 (a))

all rear brake furrels corroding

both front flexi hoses cracking

both front indicators flashing slight white

Pass 16 Nov 2017 134,868 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 134,867 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Wheel bolt(s) missing ALL WHEELS 1 BOLT EACH MISSING (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven Nearside low (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 129,320 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 116,044 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 116,044 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 101,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 10 Nov 2012 90,409 miles

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

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

nsf tyre nearly bald on outer edge

Pass 8 Nov 2011 77,085 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 65,860 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 65,732 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 65,732 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 52,339 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 42,575 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 31,055 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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DN05 FPU is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DN05 FPU, 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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DN05 FPU is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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