MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,815 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Handbrake effort just met
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Both lower arm bushes worn and have play not resulting in excessive movement
Handbrake effort just met
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Both lower arm bushes worn and have play not resulting in excessive movement
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe has signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing retaining clip (3.5.1j)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
TPMS light illuminated
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush top arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear caliper spring missing
Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (4.1.D.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear indicators slight discoloured
exhaust heat shield adrift at rear
item removed from drivers view of road prior to test
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
1 ltr engine oil added prior to test
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush top arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear caliper spring missing
Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (4.1.D.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear indicators slight discoloured
exhaust heat shield adrift at rear
item removed from drivers view of road prior to test
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/f & n/s/f brake disc's scored
o/s/r & n/s/r brake disc's scored
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/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front 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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight lift in OSR wheel
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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YF05 FHN is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 YF05 FHN, 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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YF05 FHN is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 15 June 2005.
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