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WU55 FBB

2005 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,320 mi
Last recorded131,320 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 FBB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 131,320 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 131,315 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 124,633 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 115,903 miles

chip in windscreen

engine light on

slight play to o/s/f lower arm bush

Fail 28 Dec 2016 115,900 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

chip in windscreen

engine light on

slight play to o/s/f lower arm bush

Pass 3 Nov 2015 102,247 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 7 Oct 2014 88,949 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 25 Sep 2013 76,599 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 8 Oct 2012 70,805 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 11 Oct 2011 66,771 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 63,936 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 63,936 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 50,959 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 50,959 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres worn on the edges

Pass 29 Jun 2009 40,857 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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WU55 FBB is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 WU55 FBB, 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 WU55 FBB registered?

WU55 FBB is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is WU55 FBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU55 FBB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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