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ET05 CUU

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

154,745 mi
Last recorded154,745 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 CUU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 154,745 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs wearing thin.. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses perishing/cracked.. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside worn close to minimum wear.. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 154,742 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated brake hose to calliper inner cords exposed.. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs wearing thin.. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses perishing/cracked.. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside worn close to minimum wear.. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing/cracked.. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs scored and lipped.. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear brake pads low .. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 143,241 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 137,389 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 130,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 122,486 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 109,291 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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Fail 13 Jan 2017 109,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise full undertrays

Pass 12 Feb 2016 101,637 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 100,357 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 100,355 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 92,805 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 82,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2012 69,612 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 58,148 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 49,059 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 45,697 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 38,508 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 38,508 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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ET05 CUU is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ET05 CUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET05 CUU registered?

ET05 CUU is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is ET05 CUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET05 CUU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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