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FE55 ZNV

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,200 mi
Last recorded141,200 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 ZNV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 141,200 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 135,685 miles

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

Rear propshaft rubber drive flange deteriorated

Rear subframe corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

TPMS indicating a fault

Pass 10 Oct 2019 126,157 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 126,130 miles

Emissions not tested boost pipe leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear arch liner loose and jacking block missing

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bump stop broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bump stops (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 114,533 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 114,533 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 102,248 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush FRONT ARM LOWER JOINT (2.4.G.2)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn RUBBER COUPLING STARTING TO BREAK UP ()

Fail 15 Sep 2017 102,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault TYRE FLAT (4.1.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush FRONT ARM LOWER JOINT (2.4.G.2)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn RUBBER COUPLING STARTING TO BREAK UP ()

Pass 10 Nov 2016 98,695 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 92,816 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 86,950 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 77,899 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear propshaft coupling starting to perish

Fail 22 Nov 2013 77,899 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear propshaft coupling starting to perish

Pass 21 Nov 2012 71,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 1 Apr 2011 59,081 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 1 Apr 2010 46,143 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 40,857 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 29,637 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 ZNV is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZNV, 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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What year was FE55 ZNV registered?

FE55 ZNV is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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