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FY55 UWZ

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

159,594 mi
Last recorded159,594 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 UWZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 159,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 159,575 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Control Arm Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Bracket Broke (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 153,852 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 146,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 139,775 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 133,481 miles

Nearside Front brake anti chatter spring missing

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 131,294 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 125,099 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 121,509 miles

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

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 28 Mar 2017 117,219 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 117,218 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 113,002 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 113,002 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 107,472 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Sep 2013 98,246 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 98,246 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

Service items illuminated

Pass 11 Sep 2012 82,104 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 69,644 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 6 Sep 2011 69,644 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 14 Sep 2010 58,622 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 58,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 48,351 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 48,351 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 39,877 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 39,877 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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 UWZ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FY55 UWZ, 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 FY55 UWZ registered?

FY55 UWZ is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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