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FD05 NCO

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

179,519 mi
Last recorded179,519 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 NCO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 179,519 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2018 159,533 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 159,527 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated shut fast and wont open .Items not inspected within engine bay. (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 140,362 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 128,149 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 114,826 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 114,813 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn at inner portion of tread. (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 103,437 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

n/s wiper worn

Pass 17 Dec 2013 91,214 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 78,664 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 66,248 miles

Front tyres wearing at outer edges.

Pass 25 Nov 2010 50,491 miles

Front brake pads low + discs worn

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

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

Rear brake pads very low - Replace ASAP

Pass 9 Dec 2009 29,172 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 29,172 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 13,964 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 13,233 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 NCO is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NCO, 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 NCO is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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