MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,171 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed routed / secured poorly. Also ABS and wear wire wiring poorly routed. (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed routed / secured poorly. Also ferrule slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside wing mirror deteriorated
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed routed / secured poorly. Also ABS and wear wire wiring poorly routed. (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed routed / secured poorly. Also ferrule slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside wing mirror deteriorated
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both front lower (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both front lower (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower (2.4.G.2)
slight play in nearside rear lower ball joint
slight smear von front wipers
traction control light on
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
slight play in nearside rear lower ball joint
slight smear von front wipers
both sides rear stub axle lower ball joint bushes worn and knocking, advise repair
offside rear brake pad not breaking evenly on brake face
screwnail in nearside front tyre tread
transmission tunnel exhaust heat shield insecure at offside rear
Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust downpipe mount insecure at gearbox area (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre fitted wrong side facing out - (4.1.D.1f)
both sides rear stub axle lower ball joint bushes worn and knocking, advise repair
offside rear brake pad not breaking evenly on brake face
screwnail in nearside front tyre tread
transmission tunnel exhaust heat shield insecure at offside rear
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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FL55 XSG is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol 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 XSG, 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 XSG is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 5 October 2005.
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