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EA05 XKW

2005 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

131,981 mi
Last recorded131,981 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 XKW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 131,981 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 122,061 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 117,589 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 112,935 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 107,517 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged near side & off side front rubber brake hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 102,087 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 95,507 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Childs seat fitted not allowing full inspection of on adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2016 95,501 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner edge.205/55r16.R/F (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Childs seat fitted not allowing full inspection of on adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2015 89,529 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 84,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre is void of tread on edges

Pass 6 Sep 2013 76,741 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 74,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 66,401 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 56,060 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 46,290 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)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 46,289 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 36,259 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 29,088 miles

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 XKW is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XKW, 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 XKW is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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