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EA55 UUF

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

213,502 mi
Last recorded213,502 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 UUF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 213,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front number plate deterioating but still readable

rear diff bearing worn

Fail 27 Jul 2022 213,502 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated split to core (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated split to core (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front number plate deterioating but still readable

rear diff bearing worn

Pass 30 Jul 2021 196,382 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 187,080 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured All Four (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Apr 2020 187,080 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured All Four (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 173,171 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Undertray Fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2018 155,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 139,342 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 124,297 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing on inner edges and are slightly distorted

Fail 7 Apr 2016 124,294 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Both front tyres wearing on inner edges and are slightly distorted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Is contaminated with oil from leaking shock absorber. (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 110,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2015 110,054 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 92,358 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2014 92,358 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 75,011 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 60,003 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 28 Aug 2010 48,377 miles

both front tyres wearing on edge of tread

Fail 28 Aug 2010 48,377 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edge of tread

Pass 3 Sep 2009 35,674 miles

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

both front tyres getting low and worn on the edges

nearside rear tyre out of shape

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 UUF is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UUF, 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 UUF registered?

EA55 UUF is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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