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E7 RPJ

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

73,987 mi
Last recorded73,987 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 RPJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 73,987 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 69,056 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 68,871 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 68,833 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 68,833 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 66,704 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 66,670 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 65,757 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 61,591 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 55,843 miles

Central exhaust mount - broken

Pass 16 Jan 2017 51,584 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 46,239 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 42,330 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 38,921 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 35,717 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 32,418 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 30,392 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 26,482 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 26 Jan 2009 22,620 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 16,900 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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E7 RPJ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 E7 RPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E7 RPJ registered?

E7 RPJ is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 20 January 2005.

Is E7 RPJ safe to buy?

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