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FY05 FAO

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,488 mi
Last recorded76,488 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 FAO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 76,488 miles

Excessive dirt on underside

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 73,189 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)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 73,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 2 Apr 2016 69,572 miles

Nearside Front shallow cuts in outer tyre wall

Offside Rear tyre nailed

Fail 2 Apr 2016 69,572 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing caliper retaining bracket (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front shallow cuts in outer tyre wall

Offside Rear tyre nailed

Pass 31 Mar 2015 65,336 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 60,407 miles

o/s/f shock boot is missing

Pass 5 Mar 2013 51,693 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 46,219 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 41,516 miles

osf shock absorber bump stop damaged not affecting spring at test

Pass 25 Mar 2010 37,270 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 33,063 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 26,940 miles

full front to back under body guard fitted to vehicle at test

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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FY05 FAO is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FY05 FAO, 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 FY05 FAO registered?

FY05 FAO is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is FY05 FAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 FAO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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