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EF05 BCU

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

107,831 mi
Last recorded107,831 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 BCU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 107,831 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 107,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 101,439 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 95,687 miles

Engine bay covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 85,397 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 77,469 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 3 Jun 2017 71,967 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 66,324 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 64,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 62,649 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer side wall.

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

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

Slight diff oil leak.

Pass 24 May 2013 56,641 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2012 51,282 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2012 51,282 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 45,360 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 45,355 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 40,189 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 40,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2009 34,402 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 May 2008 27,862 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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EF05 BCU is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EF05 BCU, 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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EF05 BCU is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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