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FL55 EGJ

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

213,085 mi
Last recorded213,085 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 EGJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 213,085 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 213,085 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 204,527 miles

Front bumper slightly damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 199,157 miles

Front bumper/mudguard damaged/missing

Fail 11 Apr 2018 199,157 miles

Front bumper/mudguard damaged/missing

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 196,933 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

plastic covers under vehicle restricting view of components

Fail 12 May 2017 196,933 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front susp arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing mirror glass missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing x1 bolt missing from each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front susp arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre on the legal limit

plastic covers under vehicle restricting view of components

Pass 21 Jun 2016 194,696 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 164,835 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 158,475 miles

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

Slight play in Nearside and Offside Rear lower suspension arm outer bushes

Pass 12 Jan 2013 149,117 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2013 149,117 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 137,352 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Jan 2011 126,438 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 126,436 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 112,034 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 86,482 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 86,482 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FL55 EGJ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FL55 EGJ, 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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FL55 EGJ is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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