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CW55 EOL

2005 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

104,596 mi
Last recorded104,596 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW55 EOL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 104,596 miles

Front front bumper damaged

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (c) (i))

exhaust modified but still has silencers

Pass 29 Jan 2024 93,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 91,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 88,924 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 83,494 miles

both front flexible brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 27 Jun 2019 80,107 miles

Nearside Front door badly damaged

both front brake hoses slightly perished

possible bonnet catch faulty ? hard to shut?

Pass 12 Jul 2018 76,935 miles

Front brake hose slightly perished

Nearside Front brake hose slightly perished

Pass 26 Jul 2017 73,129 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 70,550 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2017 70,549 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 65,869 miles

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

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

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

brake pad wear wire broke osr

oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2015 59,474 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 59,474 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2014 53,949 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 53,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 47,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2012 38,311 miles

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

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

traction control light on

Pass 15 Jan 2011 32,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jan 2010 26,619 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 17,377 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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CW55 EOL is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CW55 EOL, 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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CW55 EOL is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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