MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,880 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
both front tyres wearing on both edges
slight dampness to both front shock absorbers
tpms warning light on
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
n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
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
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)
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)
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
front brake flexis starting to perish
front tyres balding on outer edges
wiper blades poor
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
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
front brake discs & pads look worn / very low
Nail in offside rear tyre
front wiper blades smearing
o/s headlight showing condensation inside
o/s rear tyre worn outer edge
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?
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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.
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FH05 XEV is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2005.
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