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FV55 GTY

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

149,821 mi
Last recorded149,821 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 149,821 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 144,611 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 144,606 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 141,666 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2018 141,666 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2017 138,123 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2017 138,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported one mounting plate cracked and other held on by loose wire (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Additional braking device wiring not secure abs wire, also damaged (3.6.I.5)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

some light corrosion on various parts of chassis

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2016 134,316 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 130,057 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)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 121,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 121,645 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 111,396 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 102,448 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 84,352 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 65,267 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 48,563 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 36,296 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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FV55 GTY 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 76.5%.

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 GTY, 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 GTY registered?

FV55 GTY is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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