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FEZ 2023

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

124,860 mi
Last recorded124,860 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEZ 2023
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 124,860 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 121,124 miles

Brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2020 121,124 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

park brake performance low

Pass 9 Jul 2019 111,290 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 102,296 miles

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

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

exhaust front clamp cracked

Pass 26 Jun 2017 94,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front NSF low bumper trim adrift

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NSR driveshaft outer UJ starting to leak grease. (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jun 2017 94,347 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Emissions not tested Engine oil level too low to carry out emissions test safely. (7.3.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated Front number plate water damaged. (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb deteriorated and now white in colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb deteriorated and now white in colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed inner edge. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking Diesel leak from tank filler pipe. (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front NSF low bumper trim adrift

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NSR driveshaft outer UJ starting to leak grease. (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 86,321 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 76,258 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 62,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2013 48,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2012 37,480 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2011 29,824 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 20,940 miles

undercarrage and brake pipes mostly covered by plastic covers so unable to make a full inspection

Pass 2 Feb 2009 13,463 miles

Most of underside of vehicle sheilded by plastic belly panels, making certain aspects of inspection very difficult.

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

O/s/f tyre differenr from other tyres on vehicle, in that it is not a "run- flat"

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)

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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FEZ 2023 is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FEZ 2023, 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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FEZ 2023 is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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