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FV05 UYN

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

113,137 mi
Last recorded113,137 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 113,137 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

advise : surface corrosion to rear subframe and suspension arms

Fail 29 Apr 2026 113,137 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

advise : surface corrosion to rear subframe and suspension arms

Pass 15 May 2025 104,456 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 94,545 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 85,370 miles

advise : nearside front inner wheel arch broken

advise : slight play in both front track rod ends

advise : surface corrosion to rear suspension arms

Pass 7 May 2022 77,100 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 75,716 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 74,470 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 71,926 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 67,987 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 65,987 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 61,902 miles

Slight oil leak on rear of engine

Pass 15 Jun 2015 56,582 miles

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

Offside Front 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 18 Jun 2014 51,065 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 46,378 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 43,744 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 42,744 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 38,917 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 34,965 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 30,937 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 25,271 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 25,271 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 UYN is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 UYN, 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 UYN registered?

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

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