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WR05 FON

2005 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,439 mi
Last recorded93,439 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 FON
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2023 93,439 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.4mm, deteriorated and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 90,863 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.8mm, and badly deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 90,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.8mm, and badly deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 87,694 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Coolant leak from radiator ()

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central control arm slight play in both joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and side wall perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 87,694 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Coolant leak from radiator ()

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central control arm slight play in both joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and side wall perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear stop lamp primary buld not working running on back up buld

Pass 30 Jul 2020 83,996 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 Jul 2020 83,989 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1MM (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Jul 2019 80,891 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 80,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 75,632 miles

rear plate n-s-f indicator discolored both front tyres worns on the inner edges 1.6mm rear suspension arm bushes perished front suspension bushes perished

Pass 20 Jul 2017 70,150 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 69,185 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 63,413 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2014 56,599 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 50,853 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 44,629 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 38,369 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 4 Aug 2010 32,103 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 26,187 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 20,266 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 20,262 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2007 15,586 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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WR05 FON is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WR05 FON, 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 FON is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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