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FV05 UVG

2005 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

97,384 mi
Last recorded97,384 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 97,384 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 91,829 miles

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

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

filler cap seal perished

Pass 20 Nov 2020 86,380 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 81,772 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

nearside front anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion to offside rear brake disc

Fail 19 Nov 2019 81,749 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

nearside front anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion to offside rear brake disc

Pass 26 Nov 2018 74,635 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 74,635 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 72,698 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 67,480 miles

oil leak evidant

Pass 15 Mar 2016 63,212 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 63,180 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 59,377 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 59,377 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 55,854 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 52,035 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 52,035 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 48,578 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 43,617 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 43,586 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 39,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 38,069 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 32,576 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 26,572 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 UVG is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FV05 UVG, 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 FV05 UVG registered?

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

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