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FP55 XWE

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

181,396 mi
Last recorded181,396 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 XWE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 181,396 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 165,274 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 149,058 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 149,058 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 133,888 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 123,348 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r,o/s/r & rear of both front to rear corroding under protective coating (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear propshaft coupling starting to split

Fail 18 Jan 2016 123,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r,o/s/r & rear of both front to rear corroding under protective coating (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise urgent attention (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear propshaft coupling starting to split

Pass 10 Jan 2015 114,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2015 114,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 105,343 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all brake pads appear low

Fail 6 Jan 2014 105,343 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all brake pads appear low

Pass 8 Jan 2013 95,344 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge (2mm)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 88,432 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)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 88,432 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)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 83,334 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 64,479 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise/ front and rear brakes low

Pass 1 Dec 2008 46,528 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 XWE is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FP55 XWE, 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 XWE registered?

FP55 XWE is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 15 December 2005.

Is FP55 XWE safe to buy?

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