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5276 FD

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

171,600 mi
Last recorded171,600 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5276 FD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 171,600 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing on inner and outer edges, ( poss underinflated ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 171,508 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing on inner and outer edges, ( poss underinflated ) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 165,015 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 156,698 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 147,350 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 138,212 miles

Nearside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Pass 1 Sep 2020 132,201 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 122,812 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 115,403 miles

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 24 Aug 2017 108,703 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn inside/outside edges

Pass 31 Aug 2016 102,144 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 94,767 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 86,904 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 79,227 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 72,902 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 66,229 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 66,228 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 59,086 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 52,741 miles

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

uneven wear to offside rear tyre.

Pass 12 Aug 2009 48,729 miles

full plastic floor pans,sill covers and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 11 Aug 2009 48,709 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

full plastic floor pans,sill covers and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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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5276 FD 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 85.7%.

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 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 5276 FD, 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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5276 FD is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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