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EK05 RMX

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,611 mi
Last recorded130,611 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 RMX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 130,611 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 128,542 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 128,542 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 125,693 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 123,465 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 123,461 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 117,090 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 117,083 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 109,894 miles

OSR wheel assembly has slight play

Pass 26 Mar 2013 101,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine emits smoke at high revs

Pass 29 Mar 2012 92,316 miles

Advise nail in n/s/r tyre.

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 81,305 miles

both front flexy brake pipes perished. rear brake pads low

Pass 18 Mar 2010 69,138 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 57,056 miles

Wipers weak. SRS light on.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 49,339 miles

front brake pads appear very low on inner faces

rear brake pads wearing very low

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

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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EK05 RMX is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 EK05 RMX, 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 EK05 RMX registered?

EK05 RMX is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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