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GJ05 FPT

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

147,971 mi
Last recorded147,971 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 FPT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 147,971 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 147,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2023 147,931 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 144,395 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 135,899 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 16 Mar 2020 124,110 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 109,734 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 109,662 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 96,220 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 96,220 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 14 Sep 2016 83,307 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 83,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi perished (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexi perished (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 82,871 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 run flats both to 2mm low reserve (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 78,659 miles

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 74,778 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 70,970 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 62,465 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to n/s rear

Pass 7 Mar 2012 54,362 miles

child seat fitted n/s rear seat belt not fully inspected

Pass 8 Mar 2011 50,913 miles

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

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

slight wear n/s and o/s front brake discs

Pass 4 Mar 2010 47,995 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2009 45,263 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 42,710 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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GJ05 FPT is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GJ05 FPT, 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 GJ05 FPT registered?

GJ05 FPT is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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