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F17 SAC

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

139,471 mi
Last recorded139,471 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF17 SAC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2022 139,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 133,239 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 128,112 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 120,098 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 118,023 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 102,616 miles

Engine Under-Tray Fitted

Fail 30 May 2017 102,616 miles

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

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

Engine Under-Tray Fitted

Pass 10 May 2016 96,639 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)

Fail 10 May 2016 96,639 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)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 12 May 2015 90,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 May 2015 90,996 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 May 2014 83,601 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 73,419 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 57,622 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 49,343 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 41,486 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 41,486 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 5 May 2009 29,664 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 17,341 miles

offside front tyre worn badly on outer edge

Pass 3 Apr 2008 17,303 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 16,330 miles

nearside front tyre is bald on the outer edge

offside front tyre is worn on the edges

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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F17 SAC is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 F17 SAC, 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 F17 SAC registered?

F17 SAC is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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