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FD05 NCE

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,878 mi
Last recorded158,878 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 NCE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 158,878 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 153,786 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 135,815 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (3.6.B.4d)

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

passenger air bag switched off

Pass 4 Mar 2016 126,459 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

offside front tyre worn inner edge

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 2 Mar 2016 126,457 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

offside front tyre worn inner edge

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 25 Feb 2015 115,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 103,119 miles

winter tyres fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2014 103,119 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

winter tyres fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2013 90,463 miles

flat beam to n/s headlamp.

front flexy brake hoses cracking.

rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 24 Feb 2012 76,376 miles

brake & fuel pipes covered in plastic trim

engine under tray fitted

kerb damage to alloys

o/s wiper smearing slightly

rear brake pads worn low / discs corroded/worn

service light on

Pass 24 Feb 2011 64,743 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 54,703 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 43,158 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 32,107 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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FD05 NCE is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FD05 NCE, 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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FD05 NCE is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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