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EK55 LMF

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,993 mi
Last recorded152,993 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 LMF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 152,993 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Mar 2021 152,991 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2020 148,182 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 143,477 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 139,190 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 139,114 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both front (2.7.3)

Wheel bolt(s) missing all four have 1 bolt missing each (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 127,767 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 127,753 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 119,315 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 108,920 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 95,988 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 95,983 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 84,178 miles

tested in wet conditions

Pass 4 Oct 2011 71,946 miles

both number plates starting to disfigure

front pads low

rear pads low

Pass 30 Sep 2010 60,459 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 45,708 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 45,708 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 23,310 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on edges

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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EK55 LMF is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EK55 LMF, 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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EK55 LMF is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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