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FV05 EDR

2005 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

61,072 mi
Last recorded61,072 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 EDR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 61,072 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 61,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 50,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under body corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2021 46,307 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 42,625 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 42,625 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2019 40,205 miles

centre rear seat belt cannot be checked

Pass 23 Feb 2018 34,698 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 32,918 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 32,102 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower on effort (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 30,358 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 27,412 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

r/h/front tyre now wearingon edges.

Pass 25 Jun 2014 25,065 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 22,098 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2012 20,055 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 18,650 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 16,711 miles

off side front tyre has a cut down to the cords but is not long enough to fail

Pass 30 Jun 2009 15,098 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 12,536 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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FV05 EDR is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FV05 EDR, 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 FV05 EDR registered?

FV05 EDR is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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The MOT history for FV05 EDR shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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