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FL55 UTU

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,829 mi
Last recorded132,829 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 UTU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 132,829 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 129,189 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 126,491 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 125,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 121,605 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 121,567 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 119,560 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 119,558 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 115,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear underbody heat shield loose

Fail 4 Oct 2014 115,099 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear underbody heat shield loose

Pass 7 Oct 2013 109,178 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2012 95,788 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 79,329 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 79,329 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 60,818 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 43,216 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 41,730 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 41,729 miles

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

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

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 UTU is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UTU, 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 UTU registered?

FL55 UTU is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is FL55 UTU safe to buy?

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