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FH54 HJX

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

216,494 mi
Last recorded216,494 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 216,494 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2019 216,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2018 202,770 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 186,776 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2017 186,776 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 181,074 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 168,105 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 168,104 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2012 146,670 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 146,670 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 13,118 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside door mirror glass starting to deteriorate

Nearside front tyre scrubbed off outer edge

Offside door mirror glass starting to deteriorate

Offside front tyre scrubbed off outer edge

Pass 30 Jul 2010 107,007 miles

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

advise front barakes just within limits of balance

advise front tyres wearing on edges

advise hand brake warning light on

Fail 29 Jul 2010 106,945 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

advise front tyres wearing on edges

advise hand brake warning light on

advise o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2009 82,068 miles

Oil leak

near side front tyre worn on outer tread edges

off side front tyre worn on outer tread edges

Fail 14 Jan 2009 81,898 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

near side front tyre worn on outer tread edges

off side tyre worn on outer tread edges

Pass 15 Jan 2008 66,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear tyres below 3 mm

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 HJX is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HJX, 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 HJX is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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