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EK55 UEB

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,692 mi
Last recorded149,692 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 UEB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 149,692 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 149,652 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 145,766 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 137,100 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 131,303 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 125,689 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 112,264 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 105,962 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 105,962 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 96,987 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 96,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 86,470 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 77,066 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 77,066 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)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 64,182 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

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

OIl level on minimum mark on dipstick

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

TRACTION CONTROL light illuminated at beginning of test

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2011 63,761 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Both front brake discs slightly worn

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

OIl level on minimum mark on dipstick

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

TRACTION CONTROL light illuminated at beginning of test

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2010 49,354 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 37,086 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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EK55 UEB is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue 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 UEB, 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 EK55 UEB registered?

EK55 UEB is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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