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FY05 NNH

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

97,096 mi
Last recorded97,096 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 NNH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 97,096 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 89,652 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 83,456 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 78,018 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 72,601 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

front brake discs worn

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 29 Sep 2015 67,656 miles

Play in O/S/R upper suspension arm

Fail 29 Sep 2015 67,655 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Play in O/S/R upper suspension arm

Pass 26 Sep 2014 62,000 miles

slight play in O/S/R upper suspension arm inner bush

Pass 2 Oct 2013 55,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 47,692 miles

both rear tyres have cracks in tread, not down to cords at time of test

Pass 13 Sep 2011 46,547 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 45,353 miles

Airbag light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 41,982 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 40,043 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 29,258 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 NNH is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FY05 NNH, 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 NNH registered?

FY05 NNH is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is FY05 NNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 NNH shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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