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EJ55 XZP

2005 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,512 mi
Last recorded136,512 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 XZP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 136,512 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 136,512 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 130,581 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 127,386 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses slightly perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses slightly perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 126,121 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 126,121 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 122,695 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 122,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 110,029 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 95,543 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 93,091 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 89,533 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 86,244 miles

Brake warning light displayed

Fail 29 Nov 2013 86,235 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brake warning light displayed

Pass 29 Dec 2012 81,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 21 Nov 2011 76,788 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Dec 2010 69,110 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 61,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Dec 2009 61,110 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Dec 2008 46,282 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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EJ55 XZP is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EJ55 XZP, 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 EJ55 XZP registered?

EJ55 XZP is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 10 December 2005.

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