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FG05 LLZ

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,823 mi
Last recorded175,823 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 LLZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 175,823 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 164,886 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 154,743 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2016 154,740 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 146,602 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 139,594 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2014 139,594 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 129,589 miles

NEARSIDE MIRROR MISSING

Fail 28 Jun 2013 129,110 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

NEARSIDE MIRROR MISSING

TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ON

Pass 14 Jun 2012 111,290 miles

brake warning light on

Pass 14 Jun 2011 90,773 miles

hand brake warning light on

nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

offside front tyre damage on outer edge of tread

Pass 14 Jun 2010 77,844 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 68,699 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 59,662 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 43,598 miles

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 LLZ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LLZ, 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 LLZ registered?

FG05 LLZ is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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