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FH05 HYC

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,951 mi
Last recorded118,951 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 HYC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 118,951 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 91,115 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 91,099 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 85,552 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 78,625 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 76,372 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 73,776 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2013 73,776 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 66,096 miles

n/s/f tyre has wear to outer edges

Pass 21 Mar 2011 57,146 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 48,627 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 23,649 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 23,649 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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FH05 HYC is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH05 HYC registered?

FH05 HYC is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is FH05 HYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH05 HYC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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