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FV55 GGF

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

120,006 mi
Last recorded120,006 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 GGF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 120,006 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 117,077 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front & rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 110,219 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 100,960 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 99,593 miles

o/s rear tyre start to crack

Fail 15 Jan 2018 99,593 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s rear tyre start to crack

Pass 9 Jan 2017 95,849 miles

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2017 95,849 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2016 91,529 miles

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2016 91,529 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2015 88,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 81,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 71,742 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 62,765 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 54,920 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 45,041 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 38,675 miles

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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FV55 GGF is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FV55 GGF, 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 FV55 GGF registered?

FV55 GGF is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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