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FL55 OUU

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

153,315 mi
Last recorded153,315 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 153,315 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

near side front shock absorber leaking oil

off side rear brake pads worn very low

Fail 6 Aug 2024 153,314 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

near side front shock absorber leaking oil

off side rear brake pads worn very low

Pass 19 May 2023 146,623 miles

both rear brake hoses spliting

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

slight leak on power steering pump/pipe

wear in n/s/r lower rear suspension bush

wear in o/s/r upper suspension bush

Pass 25 May 2022 140,434 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 140,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2021 135,067 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 135,067 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 131,999 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

signs of fuel leak on bottom of tank

Pass 30 May 2019 128,083 miles

both rear brake hoses cracked

Fail 29 May 2019 128,082 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear brake hoses cracked

Pass 1 Jun 2018 124,011 miles

CORROSION MISC R SUSPENSION AREA.

F BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO SPLIT.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

N/S/F BRAKE HOSE VERY CLOSE TO FOULING STRUT.

TYRE O/S/R+N/S/R VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Pass 5 May 2017 118,391 miles

both front brake hoses slight cracking

Fail 5 May 2017 118,391 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake hoses slight cracking

Pass 11 May 2016 114,855 miles

small amount of cracking starting to appear on both front brake hoses

Fail 11 May 2016 114,855 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

small amount of cracking starting to appear on both front brake hoses

Pass 6 May 2015 110,012 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 102,877 miles

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

front brake hoses very slighty cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2014 102,877 miles

front brake hoses very slighty cracked

Pass 2 Nov 2012 93,685 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 87,470 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 79,632 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2010 79,616 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 68,972 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 68,191 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 53,054 miles

rear brake pads aprox 3mm

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 OUU is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OUU, 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 FL55 OUU registered?

FL55 OUU is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is FL55 OUU safe to buy?

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