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EF05 FCL

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

257,659 mi
Last recorded257,659 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 FCL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 257,659 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2024 257,659 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 257,356 miles

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Item on screen, items on rear view mirror all in swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotating wrong way (5.2.3 (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Extensive corrosion to underside and components

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 252,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 252,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated outer (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 246,046 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 246,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 218,417 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 218,417 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing WHEEL BOLT MISSING (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TOP ARM X/S PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ALL OUTER DOOR HANDELS STICKING

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test MASK HANGING FROM MIRROR ()

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective BRAKE SENSOR WIRE GOING THROW COIL SPRING (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 186,423 miles

x2 rear flexi hoses deteriorated-o/s/r/ tyre and o/s/f/ tyre edges worn low-parking brake passed on limits

Pass 11 Apr 2018 174,117 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 174,117 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 163,757 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 7 Apr 2016 156,670 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front number plate damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2015 146,855 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 122,122 miles

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

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

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

front plate cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2013 96,339 miles

both front tyres worn low on outer shoulder

rev wheel alignment check

Pass 31 Mar 2012 70,521 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 55,276 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 44,192 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 36,444 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 29,852 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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EF05 FCL is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EF05 FCL, 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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EF05 FCL is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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