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EA05 VKU

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

152,810 mi
Last recorded152,810 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 VKU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 152,810 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear 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))

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

Pass 15 May 2021 145,193 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2020 134,974 miles

Front brake hoses perished

o/s/f tyre worn on egdes

Pass 13 May 2019 125,762 miles

n/s/r top susp arm has slight play

o/s/r indicator discoloured

slight front brake fluctuation

Fail 9 May 2019 125,580 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working o/s/f sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s/f inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/r top susp arm has slight play

o/s/r indicator discoloured

slight front brake fluctuation

Pass 9 May 2018 111,670 miles

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 25 Apr 2018 111,092 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 96,756 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 88,664 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 81,799 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 73,613 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 65,632 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 58,863 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 58,863 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2011 52,462 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)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 44,457 miles

condensation inside o/s mheadlight glass

Pass 23 Apr 2009 35,997 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 35,997 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 27,516 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)

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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EA05 VKU is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VKU, 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 EA05 VKU registered?

EA05 VKU is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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