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FH05 XEV

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

156,880 mi
Last recorded156,880 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 156,880 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 156,877 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 152,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 152,356 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 145,837 miles

both front tyres wearing on both edges

slight dampness to both front shock absorbers

tpms warning light on

Fail 31 Jan 2019 145,837 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front tyres wearing on both edges

slight dampness to both front shock absorbers

tpms warning light on

Pass 18 Jan 2018 142,351 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 17 Jan 2018 142,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre on wear bars advise early replacement

Pass 7 Feb 2017 137,852 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 132,859 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 132,857 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hub (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 128,023 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Feb 2014 117,965 miles

front brake flexis starting to perish

front tyres balding on outer edges

wiper blades poor

Fail 7 Feb 2014 117,965 miles

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)

front brake flexis starting to perish

front tyres balding on outer edges

wiper blades poor

Pass 8 Feb 2013 109,166 miles

front brake flexis starting to perish

front brake pads appear low

front tyres low on edges

rear brake discs corroding

rear brake pads getting low

rear tyres on wear bars

Pass 9 Feb 2012 94,769 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 72,521 miles

front brake discs & pads look worn / very low

Pass 11 Nov 2009 55,516 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 42,121 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front wiper blades smearing

o/s headlight showing condensation inside

o/s rear tyre worn outer edge

Fail 16 Jun 2008 41,887 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front and rear brake discs showing wear

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 XEV is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XEV, 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 XEV registered?

FH05 XEV is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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