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WR05 FOF

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

92,097 mi
Last recorded92,097 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 FOF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 92,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 90,144 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 82,228 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs showing corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion apparent most rear suspension / subframe components

Fail 17 May 2023 82,218 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet primary catch lot latching closed (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs showing corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion apparent most rear suspension / subframe components

Pass 9 May 2022 72,724 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 72,724 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2021 71,409 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 70,100 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 65,612 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 60,786 miles

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

Offside Front Anti roll bar drop link (stabiliser link) bent out of shape

Rear brake flex hoses ferrell's corroded

Pass 5 May 2017 55,855 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 51,265 miles

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

accident damage to nearside rear wheel arch/door

Fail 12 May 2016 51,265 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

accident damage to nearside rear wheel arch/door

Pass 19 May 2015 48,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 44,822 miles

FRONT TYRES ARE PERISHING AND CRACKING

Fail 28 May 2014 44,819 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT TYRES ARE PERISHING AND CRACKING

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON 1.6MM

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 40,491 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 36,115 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 32,263 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 28,461 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 22,248 miles

slight damage to o/s/r light

Pass 12 May 2008 17,935 miles

Off side rear light cluster holed.

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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WR05 FOF is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WR05 FOF, 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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WR05 FOF is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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