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EX05 UFT

2005 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,473 mi
Last recorded142,473 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 UFT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 142,473 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic under-trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 15 Mar 2021 142,469 miles

Central Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic under-trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 18 Mar 2020 135,060 miles

Central Front Steering box has seepage oil leaking around steering rack area (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s front drop link deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 129,525 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear parking brake system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 18 Mar 2019 129,520 miles

Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Front and rear registration deteriorated.

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Slight damage to alloy.

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Hand brake in need of adjustment.

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 124,417 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under tray fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2018 124,406 miles

Brake performance not tested tyres not safe (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle not tested emissions (7.3.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration not tested emissions (7.3.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area & 2mm (2254517) (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (2254517) & 1.6mm (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (2254517) (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade splitting (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both - white (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stonechips (8.3.1d)

engine covers & undertrays fitted

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both - flexi's ageing & cracking (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2254517 ()

Oil leak excessive oil leak - sump/under car & exhaust ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 116,008 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 111,382 miles

Engine light on

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

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

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

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

Oil Leak

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 100,302 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 90,898 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)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 77,136 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 65,322 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 65,316 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 54,497 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 37,833 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 33,206 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 28,190 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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EX05 UFT is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EX05 UFT, 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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EX05 UFT is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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