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EA05 VLF

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

165,555 mi
Last recorded165,555 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 VLF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 27 Nov 2023 165,555 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 159,524 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 149,722 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 138,879 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 124,722 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 108,654 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 88,912 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 75,913 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 70,999 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 25 Jul 2014 65,964 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 1 Aug 2013 60,175 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 20 Jul 2012 54,813 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 49,013 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 44,503 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r tyre very low on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2009 39,410 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 32,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 24,904 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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EA05 VLF is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VLF, 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 EA05 VLF registered?

EA05 VLF is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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