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FD05 XEX

2005 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

158,868 mi
Last recorded158,868 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 XEX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 158,868 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 141,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 141,998 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 135,075 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,suspension and brake components

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both...Replacement recommended (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2020 135,075 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,suspension and brake components

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both...Replacement recommended (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 124,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine guard obscuring some components for test

under guards obscuring some components for test

Pass 5 Apr 2018 113,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2017 110,297 miles

engine guard obscuring some components for test

under guards obscuring some components for test

Pass 5 Apr 2016 102,381 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 102,381 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 88,826 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 77,219 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2013 64,180 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 64,179 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Apr 2012 57,135 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 53,665 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 53,665 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

All discs low,pitted and corroded

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 47,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 47,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 May 2009 40,223 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2009 40,223 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 33,204 miles

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

surface corrosion to brake discs

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
Full BMW 120 reliability report

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FD05 XEX is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FD05 XEX, 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 FD05 XEX registered?

FD05 XEX is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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