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EN05 CYE

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,354 mi
Last recorded155,354 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 155,354 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 152,913 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 152,913 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported insecure (7.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 126,762 miles

both sides front flexi hoses perished

both sides front tyres have splits in inner sidewall

chip in windscreen

eml light on

inner rack ends have play

nsf tyre has cut in outer sidewall

nsf wheel has flat spot on inner rim

nsr top inner suspension bush has play

outer sill covers fitted

slight front brake imbalance

undertrays and covers fitted to underside of vehicle cover some components

Fail 4 Sep 2015 126,762 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both sides front flexi hoses perished

both sides front tyres have splits in inner sidewall

chip in windscreen

eml light on

inner rack ends have play

nsf tyre has cut in outer sidewall

nsf wheel has flat spot on inner rim

nsr top inner suspension bush has play

outer sill covers fitted

slight front brake imbalance

undertrays and covers fitted to underside of vehicle cover some components

Pass 29 Sep 2014 110,851 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 102,288 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 95,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 95,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2011 89,242 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all four tyres cracked on inner side wall but not to the cords.

has a full engine cover installed unable to carry out complete inspection.

there was a full under vehicle cover installed unable to complete a full inspection.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 82,457 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 75,437 miles

under body covered in trims

Pass 12 May 2008 72,201 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 CYE is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EN05 CYE, 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 CYE registered?

EN05 CYE is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is EN05 CYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN05 CYE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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