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DA05 EFM

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

138,712 mi
Last recorded138,712 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 EFM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 138,712 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis/subframes corroded

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2024 138,707 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured excessively corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached excessively corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2024 138,688 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x 2 (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding x 2 (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 134,213 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2022 134,213 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 121,762 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 121,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 116,746 miles

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

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 25 Sep 2020 116,746 miles

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

rear brake pads wearing thin

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 109,839 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 99,249 miles

slight damage o/s mirror

Pass 24 Jul 2017 87,047 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 75,293 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 66,937 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 58,439 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 48,064 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 38,295 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 32,045 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 27,270 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 20,650 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 17 May 2008 15,962 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on edges

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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DA05 EFM is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey 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 DA05 EFM, 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 DA05 EFM registered?

DA05 EFM is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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