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FV05 XSP

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

163,800 mi
Last recorded163,800 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 163,800 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2021 154,126 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

parking lever travel

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2020 144,169 miles

General rear axle corrosion

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

Offside Front Brake discs heat shield insecure

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Underside covers fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2020 144,146 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Underside covers fitted

General rear axle corrosion

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

Offside Front Brake discs heat shield insecure

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 131,376 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 125,332 miles

Nearside Front wheel slight bind

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns/os (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 125,332 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front wheel slight bind

Pass 12 Sep 2016 116,912 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 108,696 miles

both front tyres very low on edges

both rear top arms inner bushes have play

Pass 23 Sep 2014 98,631 miles

both front brake flexes cracking

Fail 22 Sep 2014 98,613 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake flexes cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2013 85,060 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 70,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2011 58,437 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 43,962 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 28,154 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 27,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 27,857 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 24,538 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 XSP is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 XSP, 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 XSP registered?

FV05 XSP is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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