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FP55 XWU

2005 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

198,794 mi
Last recorded198,794 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 XWU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 198,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 198,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 188,219 miles

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

rusty rear subframe

Fail 9 Dec 2021 188,219 miles

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

rusty rear subframe

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 180,307 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 174,284 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2019 174,284 miles

Undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 164,265 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 148,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outside edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Undertrays fitted obscuring the inspection of some components.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 148,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outside edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Undertrays fitted obscuring the inspection of some components.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 134,672 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both flexy brake hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both steel brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 120,531 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear steel (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight corrosion to inner edges of both rear brake discs

Slight perishing to both front flexy brake hoses

Fail 1 Dec 2015 120,531 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear steel (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight corrosion to inner edges of both rear brake discs

Slight perishing to both front flexy brake hoses

Pass 2 Dec 2014 110,500 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 96,728 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 85,230 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 76,029 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 66,408 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 57,632 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 47,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 47,280 miles

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

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

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 XWU is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XWU, 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 FP55 XWU registered?

FP55 XWU is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is FP55 XWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP55 XWU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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