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EU54 UEZ

2005 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,080 mi
Last recorded97,080 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 UEZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 97,080 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 97,080 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 95,951 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 94,837 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 92,334 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 92,327 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 89,768 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 85,803 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 85,752 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 71,860 miles

Both front indicators slightly discoloured

Both rear indicators slightly discoloured

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

Nearside rear wheel inner shows signs of repair

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

Offside rear tyre sidewall shows signs of run flat

Oil leak

RunFlat tyre fitted nearside rear only

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 57,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 39,570 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 39,563 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2011 28,825 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 19,785 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 13,904 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 12,508 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 11,102 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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EU54 UEZ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EU54 UEZ, 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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EU54 UEZ is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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