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FY05 MXH

2005 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

103,428 mi
Last recorded103,428 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 MXH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 103,428 miles

Rear subframe signs of previous repairs covered in thick black sealant

tested in wet conditions

undertrays and sideskirts fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2024 98,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 93,563 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 88,617 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 82,288 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine oil leak

fuel cap seal cracked

Fail 22 Jan 2021 82,258 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm, yellow marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm, yellow marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine oil leak

fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 13 Feb 2020 75,469 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 75,468 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 69,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 62,733 miles

engine noisey

o/s/r b rake disc pitted / rear pads

Pass 30 Mar 2017 55,296 miles

n/s/r upper suspension arm inner bush slight play

o/s/r upper suspension arm slight play inner bush

Pass 11 Mar 2016 45,935 miles

Under Tray Fitted unable to test testable items

engine cover fitted unable to test testable items

oil Leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 38,880 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 35,804 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 15 Feb 2013 32,746 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 28,723 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 25,572 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 22,413 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 19,028 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 15,875 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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FY05 MXH is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MXH, 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 FY05 MXH registered?

FY05 MXH is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is FY05 MXH safe to buy?

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