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FE55 GKP

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,170 mi
Last recorded138,170 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 GKP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 138,170 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive both (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 131,773 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 124,826 miles

both front flexy brake hose's perished

rear brake discs corroded

slight bind both rear wheels

tpms light on

Fail 16 Mar 2017 124,813 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front flexy brake hose's perished

rear brake discs corroded

slight bind both rear wheels

tpms light on

Pass 10 Jan 2017 103,910 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 103,910 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished on the sidewalls,not showing cord

Pass 7 Oct 2015 116,598 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 24 Sep 2014 111,356 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 106,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 98,749 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 98,749 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 89,608 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 89,608 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 79,605 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 67,445 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 66,718 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 66,718 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 50,707 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

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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FE55 GKP is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FE55 GKP, 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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FE55 GKP is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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