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FL55 ZFV

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

69,289 mi
Last recorded69,289 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 69,289 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 67,047 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 65,939 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 62,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 57,629 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 56,301 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 54,102 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 52,740 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 47,757 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 43,447 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 38,813 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 38,813 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 36,025 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 32,408 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 28,405 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 25,729 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 23,051 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 19,734 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 13,450 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 ZFV is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZFV, 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 ZFV registered?

FL55 ZFV is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is FL55 ZFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL55 ZFV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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