MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,760 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear suspension components slight corroded (not considered excessive)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
brake dash light on
tps light on
underside not covered corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 90 low reading (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
brake dash light on
tps light on
underside not covered corroded
Nearside Rear 225/45/17 tyre cut outer wall
Offside Front 205/50/17 tyre cut outer wall
all 4 brake discs corroded
all underside corroded
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear 225/45/17 tyre cut outer wall
Offside Front 205/50/17 tyre cut outer wall
all 4 brake discs corroded
all underside corroded
Nearside Front & nearside rear tyres 225/45zr17 cut on outer wall
Rear underside & components corroded
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front & nearside rear tyres 225/45zr17 cut on outer wall
Rear underside & components corroded
lacks power
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit reqs replacing soon (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine oil on min
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit reqs replacing soon (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine oil on min
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FN05 JFE is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 FN05 JFE, 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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FN05 JFE is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 3 March 2005.
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