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FH05 HGC

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

213,561 mi
Last recorded213,561 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 HGC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 213,561 miles

Engine and under trays fitted obscuring the view

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inside edge no cords showing at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Surface rust on the under side

Fail 30 Aug 2019 213,561 miles

Engine and under trays fitted obscuring the view

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inside edge no cords showing at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Surface rust on the under side

Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 198,524 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged nearside and offside perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre perishing on inner side wall

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2017 188,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 188,731 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 168,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s lower effort (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 163,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 26 Jun 2014 157,206 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 150,463 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 135,446 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear tyre worn close to TWI

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

Offside front tyre worn on outside edge

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

Slightly reduced effort from nearside parking brake

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 112,910 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Pass 12 Jun 2010 92,254 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 73,810 miles

Nearside Outer Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 54,343 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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FH05 HGC is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 FH05 HGC, 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 FH05 HGC registered?

FH05 HGC is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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