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FL55 UYP

2005 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

129,168 mi
Last recorded129,168 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 UYP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 129,168 miles

Nearside Front outer sidewall damage

Oil leak all warning light on ()

Fail 10 Nov 2017 106,233 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front outer sidewall damage

Oil leak all warning light on ()

Fail 31 May 2017 103,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inside wall (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both o/s n/s cracks (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both o/s n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s n/s (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both o/s n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 91,168 miles

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

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

brake warning lamp illuminated.

Fail 11 Mar 2016 91,162 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

brake warning lamp illuminated.

Fail 19 Feb 2016 91,152 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 82,151 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

all rear brake pipes slightly pitted

o/s/f and n/s/f brake flexy hoses perishing

Fail 17 Feb 2014 73,392 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 73,392 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 66,061 miles

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

rear brake discs slight corrosion and slightly worn

Pass 10 Sep 2012 64,198 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)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 53,283 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 53,283 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre is worn on the edge

Fail 21 Sep 2010 42,206 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 42,206 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 37,272 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 29,058 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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FL55 UYP is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 UYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL55 UYP registered?

FL55 UYP is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is FL55 UYP safe to buy?

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