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WR55 FFC

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

169,384 mi
Last recorded169,384 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 FFC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 169,384 miles

front & rear suspension and subframes are corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2023 162,549 miles

Central Lower Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components From Front To Rear Of Vehicle

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))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 162,531 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working X2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn On Inner And Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components From Front To Rear Of Vehicle

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 152,538 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 152,425 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner rim damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 144,164 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 137,546 miles

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

T.P.M.S. Light illuminated.

Pass 16 Jan 2019 128,091 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 116,374 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 109,601 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front plate cracked but able to read at time of test (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 10,279 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 102,279 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 95,936 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2015 95,936 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 89,492 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 80,332 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 80,332 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 68,859 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 68,850 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 57,363 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 29 Jan 2010 44,666 miles

brake warning light on

different sizetyres on front to rear higher profile on front

Fail 16 Jan 2009 30,637 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 30,637 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 30,424 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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WR55 FFC is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WR55 FFC, 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 WR55 FFC registered?

WR55 FFC is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is WR55 FFC safe to buy?

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