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FY05 NMA

2005 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

92,818 mi
Last recorded92,818 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 NMA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 92,818 miles

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

manufacturers under body trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 23 Sep 2024 92,818 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

manufacturers under body trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Sep 2023 84,966 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 71,411 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 60,414 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 51,071 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 51,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 43,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 35,571 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 27,365 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 26,587 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 25,482 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 24,247 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 22,638 miles

Offside Front 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 20 Mar 2012 21,619 miles

service lamp on

Pass 25 Mar 2011 20,321 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 18,980 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 17,198 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 13,669 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 NMA is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 NMA, 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 NMA registered?

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

Is FY05 NMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 NMA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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