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AK05 ECY

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

155,712 mi
Last recorded155,712 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 ECY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 155,712 miles

Nearside 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 Aug 2025 153,272 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 150,507 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring view

Fail 6 Aug 2024 150,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 4 Aug 2023 147,273 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer knuckle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 144,008 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 140,557 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 137,470 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 134,751 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 131,098 miles

offside and nearside rear view mirrors slightly deterioated

Pass 1 Sep 2017 126,891 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 121,104 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 121,103 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and offside rear (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 115,636 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 106,039 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 105,919 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 90,303 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2013 90,303 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 82,191 miles

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

o/s/f tyre damaged on side wall cords not exposed

Fail 11 Sep 2012 82,191 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f tyre damaged on side wall cords not exposed

Pass 15 Sep 2011 68,968 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 58,948 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 40,395 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 40,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2008 32,370 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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AK05 ECY is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AK05 ECY, 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 AK05 ECY registered?

AK05 ECY is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 10 May 2005.

Is AK05 ECY safe to buy?

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