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FY55 KOH

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

53,610 mi
Last recorded53,610 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 KOH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 53,610 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 52,573 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 51,184 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 47,245 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 47,235 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 43,610 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 39,544 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 35,003 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 30,449 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 26,640 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 25,642 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 22,277 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 20,002 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 25 Sep 2013 16,144 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 13,081 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 10,037 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 8,395 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 6,343 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 6,013 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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FY55 KOH is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 FY55 KOH, 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 FY55 KOH registered?

FY55 KOH is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is FY55 KOH safe to buy?

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