MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,488 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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)
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)
Nearside Front shallow cuts in outer tyre wall
Offside Rear tyre nailed
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
o/s/f shock boot is missing
osf shock absorber bump stop damaged not affecting spring at test
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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
How do I check the history of FY05 FAO?
You can check the full history of FY05 FAO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
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.
Does FY05 FAO have outstanding finance?
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