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EA55 LGC

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

96,886 mi
Last recorded96,886 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 LGC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 96,886 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 92,662 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes are slightly corroded underneath protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 92,398 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various slightly corroded under protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 92,140 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 92,013 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front and rear slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes slightly corroded underneath the protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 91,860 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 86,944 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 81,315 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 76,244 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 68,878 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 68,878 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 61,099 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 54,406 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 44,429 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 38,007 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 31,834 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 25,462 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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EA55 LGC is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EA55 LGC, 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 EA55 LGC registered?

EA55 LGC is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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