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EJ05 RUU

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,706 mi
Last recorded85,706 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2012 85,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2012 85,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2011 75,756 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Management light on dash illuminated.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Number plate deteriorated/cracked front

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

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

Plastic trim missing front o/s and underside also evidence of accident damage repairs.

Fail 9 Jul 2011 75,756 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Management light on dash illuminated.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Number plate deteriorated/cracked front

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Plastic trim missing front o/s and underside also evidence of accident damage repairs.

Pass 14 May 2010 66,323 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 62,658 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 59,168 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 RUU is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RUU, 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 RUU registered?

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

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