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FL05 BTX

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,872 mi
Last recorded159,872 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 BTX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 159,872 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage nearside & offside (2.7.4)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)

front wipers smearing

offside front corner bumper & wing slightly damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2016 149,893 miles

Covers fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2016 149,796 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure Pad warning wire broken (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 137,902 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 137,902 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 May 2014 123,541 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 112,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Crack across top of windscreen

Pass 2 May 2012 100,226 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 86,352 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 May 2010 74,591 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 65,838 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 50,207 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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FL05 BTX is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FL05 BTX, 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 FL05 BTX registered?

FL05 BTX is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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