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FY05 WRK

2005 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,449 mi
Last recorded112,449 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 WRK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 112,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 7 Mar 2019 112,449 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 108,269 miles

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 99,094 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake pad wear cencor wire deteriating

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear caliper retaining clip loose

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

bonnet supports incomplete

exhaust has slight blow to rear

front bumper insecure

Pass 22 Dec 2015 100,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 96,597 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 89,361 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2012 81,151 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 74,003 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 74,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 112,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 83,301 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 49,820 miles

washers frozen

Pass 5 Mar 2008 38,823 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 WRK is a 2005 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WRK, 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 WRK registered?

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

Is FY05 WRK safe to buy?

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