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DN55 FOV

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

193,109 mi
Last recorded193,109 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 FOV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 193,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 184,740 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s + o/s front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s + o/s rear tyres edges warn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 176,394 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 169,409 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 169,392 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s front tyre inner edge warn to wires (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s + o/s rear tyres inner edges warn (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front inner edge warn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 160,583 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 154,071 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 148,466 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 140,951 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 140,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 131,696 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 122,386 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 115,032 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 108,242 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009
Pass 8 Dec 2008 99,155 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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DN55 FOV 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 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DN55 FOV, 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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DN55 FOV is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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