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FH54 FLL

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

189,583 mi
Last recorded189,583 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 FLL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 189,583 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 189,583 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 183,355 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 183,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top leg mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 55 r16 94w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 176,217 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 166,609 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 155,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp beam image poor

Nearside Front wheel rim inner edge damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 141,944 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 141,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 129,813 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 129,653 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 115,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 98,659 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 86,600 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 86,582 miles

Front registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

Rear registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 73,025 miles

n/s front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 2 Sep 2014 58,653 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 58,653 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 57,806 miles

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

advise oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 53,271 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 48,221 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 42,823 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 42,823 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 38,748 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 34,469 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 34,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 30,010 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 30,009 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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FH54 FLL is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 FH54 FLL, 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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FH54 FLL is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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