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FH54 UHR

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

198,500 mi
Last recorded198,500 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 UHR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 198,500 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm outer bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm outer bush has slight movemen (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 198,498 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm outer bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm outer bush has slight movemen (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 196,719 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 196,715 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 194,084 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 194,080 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 191,296 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 191,296 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 184,130 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 177,669 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 171,338 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 167,403 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 162,595 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 156,992 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 150,899 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 150,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 143,695 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2011 133,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 133,404 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 125,195 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 113,700 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 105,755 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 96,806 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 UHR is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UHR, 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 UHR is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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