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EF05 HPP

2005 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

140,921 mi
Last recorded140,921 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 HPP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 140,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated borderline (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated borderline (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 137,084 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 132,660 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 125,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 116,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 100,445 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

prrking brake on border line

Fail 19 Jul 2014 100,445 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 78,697 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 52,886 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 45,442 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 39,439 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 32,497 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 21 May 2008 27,291 miles

Both No plates insecure

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2007 19,900 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 HPP is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HPP, 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 HPP is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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