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EJ05 YFP

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

121,276 mi
Last recorded121,276 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 YFP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 121,276 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 115,341 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 109,847 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 102,072 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 93,438 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 84,257 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 77,538 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 69,404 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 60,769 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 54,125 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 46,405 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 39,371 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 33,243 miles

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

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

small cuts in tread of nearside and offside rear tyres

Pass 19 May 2009 28,168 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 281,053 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 21,116 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 YFP is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ05 YFP registered?

EJ05 YFP is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 2 June 2005.

Is EJ05 YFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ05 YFP shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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