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EA05 ZTU

2005 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

72,011 mi
Last recorded72,011 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 ZTU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 72,011 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 72,011 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 69,307 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 69,307 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working cannot hear pump (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 66,135 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 57,462 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 55,598 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 54,568 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 51,249 miles

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 47,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 41,056 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 37,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 34,543 miles

Oil leak to engine (brake vacume pump)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 34,543 miles

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

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

Oil leak to engine (brake vacume pump)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 31,131 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 31,131 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 27,563 miles

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

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 28 Apr 2012 23,623 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 22,975 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 17,421 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 14,971 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 11,805 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 9,059 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 ZTU is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ZTU, 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 ZTU registered?

EA05 ZTU is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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