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DY05 FUW

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,226 mi
Last recorded101,226 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 FUW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 101,226 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 100,844 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear brake squeeking slightly

Fail 29 Oct 2019 100,790 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear brake squeeking slightly

Pass 9 Oct 2018 95,805 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 90,580 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 90,579 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 89,356 miles

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

child seat fitted

Pass 5 May 2015 87,457 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 85,501 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 74,183 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 64,855 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 64,855 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

rear tyres not run on flat

Pass 6 May 2011 56,061 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 56,061 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 47,123 miles

Front number plate damaged

Pass 6 May 2009 39,642 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 33,708 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 32,351 miles

Offr side front tyre worn on outer edge.

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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DY05 FUW is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 DY05 FUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY05 FUW registered?

DY05 FUW is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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