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FL05 WEA

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,830 mi
Last recorded103,830 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 103,830 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 103,826 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm coil spring sits on (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 93,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 93,900 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower suspension arm inner bush lot of movement but not knocking. rubber gone soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower suspension arm inner bush lot of movement but not knocking. rubber gone soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 93,895 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump is working but fluid draining straight onto floor. (3.5 (a))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured amber coating pealing off bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower suspension arm inner bush lot of movement but not knocking. rubber gone soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured amber coating pealing off bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured amber coating pealing off bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower suspension arm inner bush lot of movement but not knocking. rubber gone soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 93,772 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 93,763 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 87,958 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 82,809 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 82,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 80,918 miles

front brake flexi hoses perished, cracked

Pass 15 Jan 2015 74,212 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Dec 2013 67,158 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 62,309 miles

rear wiper blade perished

Pass 19 Dec 2011 56,159 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 56,159 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 51,433 miles

front and rear disc worn

front pads wearing low

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

rear brake pads wearing low close to limit

Pass 17 Mar 2010 48,200 miles

ADVISE -OFF SIDE REAR TYRE TREAD 3MM

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 36,575 miles

Wipers worn

Fail 27 Feb 2009 36,341 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 27,645 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 WEA is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FL05 WEA, 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 WEA registered?

FL05 WEA is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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