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EEZ 9507

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,077 mi
Last recorded159,077 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEZ 9507
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 159,077 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 159,018 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 133,771 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 133,771 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' opaque film in sweep area (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 124,589 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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 1 Sep 2015 124,214 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint inner (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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 5 Aug 2014 115,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 115,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 101,705 miles

Offside rear parking brake operating at reduced efficiency

Pass 18 Jul 2012 88,067 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 10 Aug 2011 83,331 miles

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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EEZ 9507 is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 EEZ 9507, 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 EEZ 9507 registered?

EEZ 9507 is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is EEZ 9507 safe to buy?

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