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FN05 JFE

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,760 mi
Last recorded159,760 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 JFE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2021 159,760 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 147,939 miles

Rear suspension components slight corroded (not considered excessive)

Pass 3 Aug 2019 146,467 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

brake dash light on

tps light on

underside not covered corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2019 146,467 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 143,092 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 143,092 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 142,640 miles

Nearside Front & nearside rear tyres 225/45zr17 cut on outer wall

Rear underside & components corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2017 142,639 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 140,788 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 140,788 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 133,343 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 120,754 miles

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 105,013 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 88,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 74,117 miles

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 61,031 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 44,550 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 29,985 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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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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