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FP05 LCO

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,073 mi
Last recorded134,073 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2011
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 LCO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2011 134,073 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2010 104,691 miles

under body covers fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2010 104,691 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 1 May 2009 83,942 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 63,125 miles

Front and rear brakes worn

Front tyres worn on edges

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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FP05 LCO is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FP05 LCO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP05 LCO registered?

FP05 LCO is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is FP05 LCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP05 LCO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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