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FP54 AEB

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,185 mi
Last recorded120,185 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 AEB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 120,185 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 120,185 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 120,173 miles

Offside wing mirror plastics missing

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

full under covers fitted and engine cover

Fail 2 Mar 2019 120,172 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside wing mirror plastics missing

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

full under covers fitted and engine cover

Pass 1 Mar 2018 114,441 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

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

full under covers fitted and engine cover

Pass 15 Aug 2016 103,564 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 103,564 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 95,495 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 88,285 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 81,863 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 75,239 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 69,320 miles

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

engine emits slight smoke on acceleration

front nearside tyre has cuts but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 11 Mar 2010 60,538 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 52,613 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 52,613 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 43,719 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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FP54 AEB is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FP54 AEB, 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 FP54 AEB registered?

FP54 AEB is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 6 January 2005.

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