MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,850 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower front arm & bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front arm bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyres on both sides Worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front arm (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyres on both sides Worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EF05 XUP is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EF05 XUP, 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 XUP is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 10 June 2005.
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