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FE55 VYG

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,413 mi
Last recorded119,413 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 119,413 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 119,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 111,134 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 102,574 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 93,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 86,096 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 84,301 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 81,714 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 78,171 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 74,320 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 69,597 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under trays/covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 18 Aug 2016 69,597 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under trays/covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 25 Aug 2015 65,701 miles

Both rear tyres worn.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 26 Aug 2014 60,107 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre is worn on outer edges

Pass 27 Aug 2013 55,607 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 50,483 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 43,869 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 43,869 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 37,348 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 32,178 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 24,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

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 VYG is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FE55 VYG, 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 VYG registered?

FE55 VYG is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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