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DY54 FHE

2005 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

135,040 mi
Last recorded135,040 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 FHE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 135,040 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 131,171 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 125,260 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 122,813 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 119,863 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 109,479 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 100,755 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 100,755 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 93,214 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 93,214 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 80,774 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 80,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 75,919 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 27 Feb 2013 66,027 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 60,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 60,392 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 55,023 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)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 55,023 miles

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

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 48,975 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 40,306 miles

front brake pads approximately 60% to 70% worn

Pass 22 Feb 2008 32,532 miles

offside rear and nearside rear tyre middle of treads worn to legal limit,recommend renewal ,of tyres as soon as possible

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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DY54 FHE is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DY54 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 DY54 FHE registered?

DY54 FHE is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 24 February 2005.

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