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FE55 GMV

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

197,445 mi
Last recorded197,445 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 GMV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 197,445 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 191,754 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 191,695 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 186,082 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 180,958 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 180,958 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 175,608 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight binding (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 169,113 miles

o/s hand brake may require adjustment

Pass 22 Dec 2014 162,067 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 149,222 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake hoses starting to crack

unable to fully inspect offside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2012 134,189 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 113,807 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 87,233 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 61,587 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 61,540 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 37,245 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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FE55 GMV is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver 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 FE55 GMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE55 GMV registered?

FE55 GMV is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is FE55 GMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE55 GMV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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