MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
231,133 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
centre silencer damaged
brake condition warning lamp lit
engine cover obscuring components in engine bay
extensive undertrays unable to carry out full underside inspections
fuel tank obscuring brake pipes unable to carry out full inspections
oversills unable to carry out full ill inspections
tyre pressure monitoring lamp lit
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
brake condition warning lamp lit
centre silencer damaged
engine cover obscuring components in engine bay
extensive undertrays unable to carry out full underside inspections
fuel tank obscuring brake pipes unable to carry out full inspections
oversills unable to carry out full ill inspections
tyre pressure monitoring lamp lit
Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (4.1.E.1)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
monitor both rear and nearside front tyre tread depths
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil around power steering pipe/hose/no leak detected
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EA05 VHU is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 EA05 VHU, 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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EA05 VHU is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 29 April 2005.
Is EA05 VHU safe to buy?
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