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EJ05 HRF

2005 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,905 mi
Last recorded133,905 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 HRF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 133,905 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 126,525 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 126,525 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 116,880 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 107,083 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 98,209 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 93,997 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 90,395 miles

door mirror glasses slightly deteriorated

headlamp aim on lower limits

tpms indicates fault

Pass 26 Apr 2013 85,801 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 85,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 81,032 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 74,291 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 74,291 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 May 2009 45,879 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 37,643 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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EJ05 HRF is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EJ05 HRF, 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 HRF registered?

EJ05 HRF is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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