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FV05 UVU

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,149 mi
Last recorded126,149 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 UVU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 126,149 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 124,755 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 124,010 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

TPMS warning on

Fail 29 Jul 2020 124,010 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

TPMS warning on

Pass 19 Jul 2019 119,781 miles

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

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

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 17 Jul 2019 119,781 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose joint/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 19 Jul 2018 112,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 104,774 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly on both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 104,773 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly on both sides (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 102,079 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 94,770 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 89,596 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 87,353 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer edge scrubbed

offside front tyre outer edge scrubbed

Pass 11 Jul 2012 85,210 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 80,459 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 76,911 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 69,524 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 65,386 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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FV05 UVU is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UVU, 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 UVU registered?

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

Is FV05 UVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV05 UVU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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