MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,887 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust clamp snapped (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Note: Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring various underside components.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Note: Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring various underside components.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
brake fluid warning lamp illuminated
covers fitted to both outer sills inspection restricted
floor pans have covers fitted inspection restricted
tyre pressure warning lamp displayed on dash
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front 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)
handbrake/brake fluid warning light staying on.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child Seat Fitted N/S/R
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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FX05 XLR is a 2005 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 FX05 XLR, 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 FX05 XLR registered?
FX05 XLR is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 15 March 2005.
Is FX05 XLR safe to buy?
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