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FG05 DXY

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,829 mi
Last recorded146,829 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 DXY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 146,829 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 146,827 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 139,402 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 134,937 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 130,696 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 125,294 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 121,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre Monitoring Lamp Iluminated

Fail 12 Sep 2018 121,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre Monitoring Lamp Iluminated

Pass 20 Sep 2017 112,820 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

unable to check nearside front and rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Pass 4 May 2016 96,427 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2016 96,427 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2015 87,897 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 77,921 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)

both rear tyres on legal limit 205/55x16 runflat

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 70,429 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 66,827 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 59,171 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

emissons to lean for print out

Pass 20 Aug 2010 48,361 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 38,635 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 33,705 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 33,440 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 31,909 miles

Nearside 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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FG05 DXY 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 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 FG05 DXY, 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 FG05 DXY registered?

FG05 DXY is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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