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FG55 XJV

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,064 mi
Last recorded93,064 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 XJV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 93,064 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2018 89,875 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 85,756 miles

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Apr 2016 82,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 75,035 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

both front side windows, tinting may be too dark

Pass 16 Dec 2013 69,191 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

nsr tyre badly cracked and perished

Fail 16 Dec 2013 69,191 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

nsr tyre badly cracked and perished

Pass 21 Nov 2012 65,375 miles

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

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

tyre pressure monitoring light illuminated

Pass 22 Nov 2011 61,319 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 55,752 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 50,445 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 44,770 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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FG55 XJV is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XJV, 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 FG55 XJV registered?

FG55 XJV is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 20 November 2005.

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The MOT history for FG55 XJV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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