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FN55 ZNV

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

149,269 mi
Last recorded149,269 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 ZNV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 149,269 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 148,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper mounting (aftermarket suspension fitted) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material long front to rear at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 144,981 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 140,734 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 140,710 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 139,670 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 138,254 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 19 Sep 2018 133,882 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 133,808 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 125,916 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 117,150 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 106,328 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 95,195 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 86,572 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 76,233 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 67,540 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 58,522 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 47,646 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 38,769 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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FN55 ZNV 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 89.5%.

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 FN55 ZNV, 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 FN55 ZNV registered?

FN55 ZNV is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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