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DU05 FHE

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

197,836 mi
Last recorded197,836 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 FHE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 197,836 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 191,027 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 184,296 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Jul 2023 178,677 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 178,677 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 173,718 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 169,228 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 164,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 156,140 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 156,140 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 148,535 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 148,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 139,615 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 131,388 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 131,369 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 122,955 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)

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

suspect o/s rear brake disc inner worn and pitted

Pass 8 Apr 2014 113,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s n/s front brake discs slightly worn and scored

Pass 10 Apr 2013 105,120 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 94,662 miles

front brake discs scored and worn not to excess

Pass 4 Apr 2011 82,205 miles

o/s n/s front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 1 Apr 2010 71,667 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 59,964 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 52,608 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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DU05 FHE is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DU05 FHE, 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 DU05 FHE registered?

DU05 FHE is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is DU05 FHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU05 FHE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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