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EEZ 9970

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1983cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,045 mi
Last recorded140,045 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEZ 9970
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,983cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 140,045 miles

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 140,045 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 133,186 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 127,796 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 127,525 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 120,431 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

body covers fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2022 120,428 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing x4 (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

body covers fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2020 112,665 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

body covers fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2019 93,412 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 74,013 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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 9970 is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,983cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EEZ 9970, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EEZ 9970 registered?

EEZ 9970 is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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