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2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

161,587 mi
Last recorded161,587 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 FDA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 161,587 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 152,102 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 143,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 134,527 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 125,356 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 117,108 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 109,609 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 104,549 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 104,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 100,290 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 4 Dec 2014 96,226 miles

windscreen damaged but not in drivers view

Pass 12 Dec 2013 89,602 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 82,674 miles

Rear tyres wearing down

Pass 22 Nov 2011 75,496 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 67,993 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 59,166 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 49,920 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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HK55 FDA is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HK55 FDA, 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 HK55 FDA registered?

HK55 FDA is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 10 December 2005.

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