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EA55 PHN

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

215,173 mi
Last recorded215,173 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2021 215,173 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 204,370 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 191,807 miles

All rear brake pipes corroded

Both rear tyres wearing low

Rear axle a frame corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2018 176,675 miles

front tyre treads worn close to limit

Pass 4 Oct 2017 163,798 miles

Both front to rear and both rear most brake pipes corroding

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge an close to limit

Both sides rear bump stop deteriorating

Pass 5 Oct 2016 151,048 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 131,759 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 108,877 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight bind off side rear wheel

Pass 23 Sep 2013 79,279 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 76,250 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 71,751 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 66,423 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 60,556 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 55,934 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 48,916 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 PHN is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EA55 PHN, 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 PHN registered?

EA55 PHN is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 3 November 2005.

Is EA55 PHN safe to buy?

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