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CW55 EOS

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

63,904 mi
Last recorded63,904 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW55 EOS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 63,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 52,351 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 44,211 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre getting low on outer edge.

Offside Front Outer tyre getting low on outer edge.

Pass 14 Feb 2019 41,119 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 38,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower vehicle under tray broken on left underside .

Fail 22 Feb 2018 38,848 miles

Offside Rear Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light. (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre below legal limit (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower vehicle under tray broken on left underside .

Offside Rear tyre getting low on legal limit.

Pass 21 Feb 2017 37,106 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 34,548 miles

n/s/r and n/s/f jacking blocks missing.

n/s/r middle section /under tray broken.

Pass 5 Oct 2014 26,141 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 25,534 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 22,722 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 19,843 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 17,589 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 13,120 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 9,003 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

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 EOS is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EOS, 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 CW55 EOS registered?

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

Is CW55 EOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW55 EOS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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