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FY05 PYX

2005 BMW 120

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,928 mi
Last recorded143,928 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 PYX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 143,928 miles

play in nearside rear upper suspension arm bush

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads worn

Fail 26 Aug 2010 143,928 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

play in nearside rear upper suspension arm bush

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads worn

Pass 29 Jun 2009 120,224 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 115,266 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 101,547 miles

both rear tyres worn down to 2-3mm.

front and rear brake pads worn to 3-4mm.

o/s/f tyre worn right to legal limit.

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 PYX is a 2005 BMW 120 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PYX, 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 PYX registered?

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

Is FY05 PYX safe to buy?

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