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FL55 XSG

2005 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,171 mi
Last recorded103,171 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 XSG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2020 103,171 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 92,778 miles

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))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 92,771 miles

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))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 85,691 miles

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2018 85,689 miles

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)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 85,689 miles

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)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 77,938 miles

slight play in nearside rear lower ball joint

slight smear von front wipers

traction control light on

Fail 19 Dec 2016 77,938 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 73,212 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 73,201 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 69,597 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 69,597 miles

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 65,762 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 55,769 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Oct 2011 47,840 miles

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 40,767 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 33,101 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 24,846 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 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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