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FA05 DUU

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,250 mi
Last recorded111,250 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 DUU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 111,250 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 111,166 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 106,492 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 99,268 miles

O/S/F & N/S/R tyres worn badly on edges of tread but still just meet primary tread pass criteria.

Fail 9 Mar 2018 99,268 miles

O/S/F & N/S/R tyres worn badly on edges of tread but still just meet primary tread pass criteria.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 88,208 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 78,412 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 78,358 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 71,088 miles

Front brake pads worn low.

Rear brake pads worn low.

Fail 7 Aug 2014 71,067 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads worn low.

Rear brake pads worn low.

Pass 31 Jul 2013 61,899 miles

O/S/F tyre tread worn low on edges.

Fail 30 Jul 2013 61,893 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

O/S/F tyre tread worn low on edges.

Pass 1 Aug 2012 52,140 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 42,913 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 30,999 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 24,387 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 20,769 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 DUU is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DUU, 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 FA05 DUU registered?

FA05 DUU is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is FA05 DUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA05 DUU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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