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FA05 AYZ

2005 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,121 mi
Last recorded125,121 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 AYZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2016 125,121 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 116,268 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

SOME BLUE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST WHEN UNDER TEST

BAD OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Fail 26 Oct 2015 116,173 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

SOME BLUE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST WHEN UNDER TEST

BAD OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Pass 28 Oct 2014 96,700 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2013 80,521 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 69,564 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 65,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

can't check brake fluid reservoir level without removal of components

Fail 13 Apr 2012 65,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

can't check brake fluid reservoir level without removal of components

Pass 30 Mar 2011 56,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 48,783 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 39,435 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 39,412 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 34,775 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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FA05 AYZ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FA05 AYZ, 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 FA05 AYZ registered?

FA05 AYZ is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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