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EF05 XUP

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

211,850 mi
Last recorded211,850 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 XUP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 211,850 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 197,286 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 7 Nov 2022 197,276 miles

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 ()

Pass 5 Nov 2021 191,361 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 174,053 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 151,996 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 137,455 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 122,491 miles

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)

Fail 8 May 2017 122,437 miles

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)

Pass 3 May 2016 106,749 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 93,458 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 79,426 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)

Fail 8 May 2014 79,426 miles

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)

Pass 3 May 2013 75,199 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 72,304 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 67,294 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 62,478 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2010 62,478 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 51,203 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 43,648 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 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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