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HD05 FCA

2005 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,552 mi
Last recorded119,552 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 FCA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 119,552 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 119,549 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 118,439 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 118,437 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 117,453 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 117,453 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 116,093 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 116,093 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 114,902 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough slightly tight (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 113,935 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 112,339 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2018 107,715 miles

under-tray fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2017 102,424 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 15 Jun 2017 102,424 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Jun 2016 93,172 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 76,938 miles

engine area oil leak

rear brake pads low

rear tyres on wear bars

rear wheel rims dented

Pass 13 Mar 2014 65,885 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 62,688 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 57,936 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 53,625 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 53,597 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 48,688 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 41,300 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 32,461 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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HD05 FCA is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HD05 FCA, 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 HD05 FCA registered?

HD05 FCA is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is HD05 FCA safe to buy?

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