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FE55 XVJ

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,594 mi
Last recorded188,594 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 XVJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 188,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine trays fitted

exhaust bracket broken

flywheel noisy

Fail 7 Aug 2019 188,592 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine trays fitted

exhaust bracket broken

flywheel noisy

Pass 24 Jul 2018 164,767 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hose slightly damaged offside and nearside front starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside rears (1.2.1 (e))

engine and gearbox under trays missing

exhaust front clamp snapped, but exhaust secure

flywheel noisy

Fail 11 Jul 2018 163,859 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side offside and nearside rear very low effort, nearside 70 and offside only 20 (1.4.1 (a))

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire rear heat shield next to tank is not secured at all and resting on top of exhaust (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hose slightly damaged offside and nearside front starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside rears (1.2.1 (e))

engine and gearbox under trays missing

exhaust front clamp snapped, but exhaust secure

flywheel noisy

Pass 25 Jul 2017 133,723 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

noise on engine possible flywheel

Fail 24 Jul 2017 133,722 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush offside and nearside rear upper banana arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

noise on engine possible flywheel

Pass 1 Aug 2016 105,735 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint offside and nearside rear upper (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 105,735 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint offside and nearside rear upper (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 75,601 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 75,601 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 75,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 May 2015 75,115 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2015 73,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 68,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 63,680 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2012 62,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2011 50,693 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 44,855 miles

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

offside jack point cover missing

Pass 17 Jul 2009 36,410 miles

o/s/f jacking point rubber missing.

unable to fully check under car due to covers.unable to fully see rear springs.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 25,216 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 25,216 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

handbrake warning lamp stays illuminated

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 XVJ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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