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HD05 FCN

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

152,442 mi
Last recorded152,442 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 FCN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 152,442 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 144,328 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 137,064 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front perished slightly (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 124,884 miles

o/s registration plate lamp is dim, but working time of test

Fail 12 Feb 2015 124,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s registration plate lamp is dim, but working time of test

registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 107,552 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 91,602 miles

vehicle dirty

Pass 22 Nov 2011 74,430 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 58,224 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 20 Nov 2009 46,318 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 36,318 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 41,055 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 29,144 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 29,144 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)

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 FCN is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue 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 HD05 FCN, 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 HD05 FCN registered?

HD05 FCN is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is HD05 FCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD05 FCN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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