MOT Status
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182,971 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/r o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Sound deadening material not fully secure (under bonnet) (8.1.1 (b) (i))
propshaft coupling perishing
rear axle corrosion
Nearside Front brake binding slightly
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
engine bay covers and under trays fitted
light warning sybol stays on dash
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
light warning sybol stays on dash
o/s/r tyre worn heavily on inner edge
wear to front tyres inner edges
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle
offside front tyre worn on inner and outter edges
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FM54 VKV is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black 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 FM54 VKV, 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 FM54 VKV registered?
FM54 VKV is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 4 February 2005.
Is FM54 VKV safe to buy?
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