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EN54 GWP

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

203,420 mi
Last recorded203,420 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 GWP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 203,420 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear corroded and swollen under plastic coating unable to assess condition (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and swollen under plastic coating unable to assess condition (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and Totally devoid of tread on inner edge 245/35/18 88y rf (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and swollen under plastic coating unable to assess condition (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and Totally devoid of tread on inner edge 245/35/18 88y rf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2025 201,478 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside & offside front most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2024 198,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40/18 outer edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 195,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald outer edge 215 40 18 85y RF (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 193,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arm bushes, slight movement / worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 190,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 190,181 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 171,193 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front beginning to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack on o/s at present ok but if it spreads it will need screen replacement (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 158,285 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 146,361 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

N/s/f tyre is wearing on outside edge

O/s/f tyre is worn close to ply/cords on outside edge

Unable to check rear seat belts as seats are folded down

Pass 21 May 2016 112,938 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 112,936 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2015 84,620 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres starting to crack

exhaust center bracket broken

Pass 14 May 2014 80,330 miles

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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhust centre support bracket is broken off

Fail 14 May 2014 80,330 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

exhust centre support bracket is broken off

head lamp covers are adrift

Fail 4 May 2013 74,915 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 May 2013 74,915 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 68,990 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 4 May 2012 68,990 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 60,324 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 50,501 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 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)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 34,728 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 25,031 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 24,072 miles

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

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

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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EN54 GWP is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 EN54 GWP, 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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EN54 GWP is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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