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ET54 AEO

2005 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,868 mi
Last recorded91,868 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 AEO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 91,868 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 90,535 miles

both front brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 5 Jan 2012 81,630 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 68,281 miles

front tyres are low on outer edge as designed to wear quicker

Fail 5 Jan 2010 55,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 55,723 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 51,369 miles

n/s/rear seat belt not inspected fully due to child seat in car.

Pass 11 Jan 2008 43,801 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)

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)

unable to check brake fluid reservior located under a secured cover.pass & advise

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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ET54 AEO is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ET54 AEO, 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 ET54 AEO registered?

ET54 AEO is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 9 February 2005.

Is ET54 AEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET54 AEO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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