MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,044 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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2 front tyres wearing on inner edges
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle under carriage at rear end is heavily corroded ie subframe, shocks, springs and brake pipes corroded
clutch bitting point very low and slightly notchy when selecting gears
Nearside Rear Tyre very close to legal limits plus also wearing heavily on inner edge close to cords showing, border line pass needs changing asap.
Offside Rear Tyre low on tread plus wearing on inner edge.
2 front tyres wearing on inner edges
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle under carriage at rear end is heavily corroded ie subframe, shocks, springs and brake pipes corroded
clutch bitting point very low and slightly notchy when selecting gears
Nearside Rear Tyre very close to legal limits plus also wearing heavily on inner edge close to cords showing, border line pass needs changing asap.
Offside Rear Tyre low on tread plus wearing on inner edge.
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating front (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
prop donut starting to perish
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
prop donut starting to perish
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
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FV55 CBY is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 FV55 CBY, 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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FV55 CBY is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 3 December 2005.
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