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EG05 EKM

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

142,764 mi
Last recorded142,764 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG05 EKM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 142,764 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper smeary

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 120,603 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 101,325 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 91,290 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 78,549 miles

wear on nearside tyres

Pass 21 Jul 2014 72,640 miles

n/s rear wheel slight distortion

Pass 22 Jul 2013 66,285 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 58,552 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 52,184 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 44,006 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear number plate cracked but ledgible

Pass 3 Aug 2009 35,208 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 27,010 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 27,010 miles

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

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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EG05 EKM is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EG05 EKM, 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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What year was EG05 EKM registered?

EG05 EKM is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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