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BP54 EHL

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

235,519 mi
Last recorded235,519 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 EHL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 235,519 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 226,644 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 226,644 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 21,164 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 197,905 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 181,130 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front shocker covers insecure

front and rear brake discs worn all pads 50% worn

n/s rear tyre low tread

o/s rear tyre getting low in tread

Pass 14 Feb 2013 160,633 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 143,097 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 119,518 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 10 Nov 2009 93,100 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 71,659 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 54,132 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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BP54 EHL is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BP54 EHL, 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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BP54 EHL is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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