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EN05 LRE

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,045 mi
Last recorded149,045 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 149,045 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

bonnet has signs off cracking to latch attachment on the bonnets

bonnet release handle missing but cable accessible

Fail 13 Nov 2018 149,045 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear hanger not fixed to the hanger (6.1.2 (a))

bonnet has signs off cracking to latch attachment on the bonnets

bonnet release handle missing but cable accessible

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system rubbed threw on fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 134,329 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 134,308 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2016 119,928 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 110,729 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 110,729 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 98,110 miles

Bonnet cable inside vehicle broken off lever

Damp round fuel tank, no visable leak

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 87,085 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 107,719 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on edges

brake warning light on dash

front p.a.s hoses damp

rear brake pads look low

vibration from front exhaust pipe

Pass 22 Jul 2011 92,321 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 77,984 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 77,761 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 62,919 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 62,792 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 50,448 miles

both rear tyres 2mm

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 LRE is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LRE, 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 EN05 LRE registered?

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

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