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EO55 SYF

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

138,996 mi
Last recorded138,996 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 SYF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 138,996 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 133,005 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 126,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 121,523 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 120,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 116,534 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 111,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 102,982 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 90,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure warning system light illuminated

Pass 16 May 2014 76,343 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres becoming worn on outer edges

Pass 18 May 2013 68,603 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 63,339 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 56,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake pads low

Pass 26 May 2010 50,486 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 44,192 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 44,192 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 34,892 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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EO55 SYF is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EO55 SYF, 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 EO55 SYF registered?

EO55 SYF is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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