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EN05 UCC

2005 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

158,092 mi
Last recorded158,092 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 UCC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 158,092 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine Management Light Illuminating

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 158,053 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine management light illuminated

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 146,499 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 137,122 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 137,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 125,458 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 112,468 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 99,426 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 99,411 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 84,263 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 69,784 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2010 55,887 miles

Engine oil leak

N/S/F fog lamp adrift/not secure

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

Fail 10 Apr 2010 55,886 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine oil leak

N/S/F fog lamp adrift/not secure

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 44,436 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 42,742 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 26,853 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 26,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both front tyres are slightly rubbing on bodywork when on full lock.

Slight cut in the N/S/R tyre.

Slight oil leak from the gearbox area.

The N/S/F wiper blade is slightly streaking on the windscreen.

The front inner brake pads are getting low and the rear brake pads are starting to wear.

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 UCC is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UCC, 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 UCC registered?

EN05 UCC is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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