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EN54 HLE

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,608 mi
Last recorded177,608 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 HLE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 177,608 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 168,816 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 156,357 miles

Rear brake pads are low

brake flexi hoses are slightly deteriorated

surface corrosion to some parts and components of under vehicle ok on test

Fail 6 May 2017 156,355 miles

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

Rear brake pads are low

brake flexi hoses are slightly deteriorated

surface corrosion to some parts and components of under vehicle ok on test

Pass 4 May 2016 143,216 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 142,348 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear Very slight brake bind

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 131,814 miles

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

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

o/s rear parking brake made noise when applied

Pass 29 Mar 2014 121,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 108,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Mar 2013 108,646 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2012 99,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2011 85,854 miles

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 76,039 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 58,741 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 58,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 40,899 miles

chips in screen

wear on disc pads

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 HLE 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 EN54 HLE, 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 EN54 HLE registered?

EN54 HLE is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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