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FP55 RUH

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,324 mi
Last recorded148,324 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 RUH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 148,324 miles

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

undertrays plastic sills

Fail 2 Apr 2024 148,316 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm likely to become detached trailing arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

undertrays plastic sills

Pass 28 Nov 2022 128,599 miles

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

undertrays, engine and sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2022 128,575 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

undertrays, engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2021 108,807 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 108,794 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated heatshield fouling bearing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 97,196 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 92,710 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 86,735 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 80,608 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 80,608 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 73,647 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 67,136 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 60,570 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 54,352 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 46,435 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 38,860 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 32,386 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 25,250 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 18,124 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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FP55 RUH is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FP55 RUH, 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 FP55 RUH registered?

FP55 RUH is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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