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FA54 RLX

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

166,572 mi
Last recorded166,572 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 RLX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 166,572 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2024 166,449 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust heatshield near fuel tank insecure

Pass 20 Dec 2023 161,127 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 151,689 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 142,236 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 134,753 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 122,556 miles

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

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

both rear shocker top bushes getting worn

undertrays fitted unable to fully check several components

Pass 1 Dec 2018 105,218 miles

undertrays fitted unable to fully check several components

Pass 21 Dec 2017 91,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

engine cover, under-trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2017 91,662 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

engine cover, under-trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2016 79,322 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust bracket snapped requires attention

Pass 16 Nov 2015 74,629 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 69,644 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)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 69,644 miles

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

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

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 1 Nov 2013 59,488 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 53,492 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 45,346 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 41,116 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 37,098 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 32,216 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 32,216 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 26,112 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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FA54 RLX is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FA54 RLX, 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 FA54 RLX registered?

FA54 RLX is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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