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EJ05 BVE

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

185,424 mi
Last recorded185,424 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 BVE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 185,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil residue

tpms lit on dash

Pass 4 Feb 2019 182,902 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 182,874 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.57 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 177,371 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 165,849 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 152,244 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 152,244 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 129,909 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 129,909 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 113,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front 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 11 Jul 2012 97,799 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 79,849 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 72,395 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 69,494 miles

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

nearside front brake pad warning wire insecure and not fitted

Pass 11 May 2009 64,049 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 55,889 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2008 55,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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EJ05 BVE is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EJ05 BVE, 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 EJ05 BVE registered?

EJ05 BVE is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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