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FV05 TWC

2005 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,837 mi
Last recorded140,837 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 TWC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2016 140,837 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front brake hoses slightly perished

Both front lower Front suspension arm bushes deteriorted

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

O/S/F tyre Worn on inner edge

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2015 130,212 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 114,682 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 102,833 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 102,833 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 90,091 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 75,743 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 58,898 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 47,472 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 39,686 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 32,740 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 TWC is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TWC, 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 TWC registered?

FV05 TWC is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is FV05 TWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV05 TWC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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