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EN05 CXU

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,209 mi
Last recorded125,209 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 CXU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 125,209 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 125,209 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 123,707 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 121,001 miles

Offside Rear hand brake slightly low

Pass 23 Nov 2017 120,810 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 117,363 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 117,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 115,825 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2014 111,092 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

X1 Exhaust mounting broken- system still secure

Fail 31 May 2014 111,092 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

X1 Exhaust mounting broken- system still secure

Pass 29 May 2013 106,155 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 101,115 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 101,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 7,543 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 93,672 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 89,704 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 86,257 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 85,260 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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EN05 CXU is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EN05 CXU, 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 EN05 CXU registered?

EN05 CXU is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is EN05 CXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN05 CXU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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