MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,594 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
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
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside jack point cover missing
o/s/f jacking point rubber missing.
unable to fully check under car due to covers.unable to fully see rear springs.
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
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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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