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2005 BMW 120
General Information
- Registration DN55FPA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 120
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 10 May 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 249,042 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 239,233 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear parking brakes need some adjustment or repair
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 226,467 KM
Expiry date: 10 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both tie rods ()
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 226,180 KM
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
25 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 221,260 KM
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
26 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 214,264 KM
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Rear Coil spring worn both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (sides) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
10 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 207,493 KM
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
5 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 120,523 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2019 23 Jun 20264 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 120,523 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
8 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 114,582 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
8 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 114,582 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 108,152 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 108,092 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short main battery connections in boot heavy corrosion (1.9.2b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
27 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 102,275 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust slightly blowing at front of the vehicle
- Several rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorating
- Rear subframe has slight surface corrosion
- Both front brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorating
8 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 96,310 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
4 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 90,070 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2014 23 Jun 20264 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 90,070 MI
23 Jun 20267 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 83,420 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 83,420 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 77,243 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 77,243 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 69,901 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2011 23 Jun 202617 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 55,422 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2010 23 Jun 202617 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 39,798 MI
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DN55FPA was registered on 2005-12-20
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