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FG55 OBW

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,793 mi
Last recorded184,793 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 OBW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 184,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 173,119 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 166,849 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 160,414 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 160,414 miles

Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned both sides (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 152,446 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 143,811 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 143,809 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 132,235 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Fail 22 Nov 2017 132,235 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (205/50/17 Y) (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Pass 24 Dec 2016 119,611 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2016 119,611 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 109,527 miles

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

both rear brake hoses deteriorated

front brake discs worn

front wipers worn

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 21 Nov 2014 98,819 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 85,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 71,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 30 Nov 2011 59,731 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 44,650 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 32,786 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 18,933 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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FG55 OBW is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FG55 OBW, 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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FG55 OBW is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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