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BP54 EHR

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

188,936 mi
Last recorded188,936 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 188,936 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

full car cover with under sealer

Fail 19 Dec 2023 188,514 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and offside front (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 183,414 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2022 183,414 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2021 179,587 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Dec 2021 179,542 miles

Offside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Oct 2020 174,878 miles

Washer jets slightly blocked

Pass 11 Apr 2019 167,350 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Close To The Legal Limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 161,915 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 159,776 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 138,280 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel trims fitted obscuring view to brake pads

Pass 17 Feb 2015 113,958 miles

N/S+O/S FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS WEAKE

Pass 20 Feb 2014 91,360 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Feb 2014 91,321 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 71,999 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 62,574 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 54,654 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 47,879 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 47,879 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 40,365 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 33,071 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
Full BMW 120 reliability report

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BP54 EHR is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BP54 EHR, 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 EHR is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 8 February 2005.

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