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FB05 HHN

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

155,212 mi
Last recorded155,212 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB05 HHN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 155,212 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 155,144 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 151,498 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 151,484 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 147,833 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Apr 2020 144,311 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 142,592 miles

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

tpms light on

Pass 31 Jan 2018 139,223 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 139,223 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 138,071 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 138,071 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 132,379 miles

Engine and side covers fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2014 125,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Dec 2014 125,202 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)

Offside Front 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 118,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Offside front tyre worn opn edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 106,487 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 82,673 miles

advise - front discs need measuring next time pads are changed - look worn

advise - rear pads quite low

Pass 17 Jul 2010 64,315 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 64,314 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2009 46,421 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 28,786 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 28,074 miles

large crack in non swept area of windscreen

Fail 10 Mar 2008 28,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

large crack in non swept area of windscreen

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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FB05 HHN is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FB05 HHN, 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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FB05 HHN is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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