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EF05 JDK

2005 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

132,121 mi
Last recorded132,121 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 JDK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2024 132,121 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Offside Front tyre is heavily worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e)) Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 131,963 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre is heavily worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 122,798 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 122,798 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Indicates a fault (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 112,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre is in a generally bad condition 205 50 R17 RFT

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 103,841 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 96,847 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2020 96,734 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated deteriorated slightly (both sides) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 82,769 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 73,133 miles

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2018 72,135 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 14 Sep 2017 69,675 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 64,663 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 57,968 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 50,910 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2013 44,518 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 37,595 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 32,297 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2011 32,246 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 27,649 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 21,048 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 17,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 JDK is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 JDK, 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 JDK is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 4 June 2005.

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