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FN05 XFJ

2005 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,355 mi
Last recorded145,355 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 XFJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 145,355 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

this is a rally car extra gardes and shealds fitted to the under side .

Pass 16 Oct 2024 143,803 miles

Exhaust front pipe flange nuts missing.

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake shield insecure.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2019 143,529 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 143,356 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 142,852 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 142,851 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2015 138,460 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 138,450 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 132,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet release cable deteriorated,bonnet opened with pliers.

engine management and service light on.

Pass 1 Dec 2014 132,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet release cable deteriorated,bonnet opened with pliers.

engine management and service light on.

Pass 28 Nov 2013 122,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Nov 2012 110,143 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 110,143 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 100,992 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 93,680 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 81,867 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 81,867 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 71,382 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 XFJ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black 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 FN05 XFJ, 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 FN05 XFJ registered?

FN05 XFJ is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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