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FH54 FLM

2005 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,480 mi
Last recorded99,480 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 FLM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 99,480 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 92,104 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 81,401 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Nov 2018 81,401 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both tyres have been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 20 Nov 2017 66,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 58,022 miles

rear discs rusty

Pass 5 Feb 2016 53,917 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 47,378 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 38,282 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 30,061 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 30,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 25,742 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 20,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2009 14,844 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 13,347 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 13,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2008 10,865 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 10,761 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 8,701 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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FH54 FLM is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 FH54 FLM, 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 FH54 FLM registered?

FH54 FLM is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 4 January 2005.

Is FH54 FLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH54 FLM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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