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EX55 ABO

2005 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

112,334 mi
Last recorded112,334 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 ABO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 112,334 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 104,555 miles

Front undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking & perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking & perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox & engine side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger/bracket broken, before the rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 104,537 miles

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

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking & perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking & perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox & engine side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger/bracket broken, before the rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

TPMS warning light is on

Pass 18 Feb 2022 98,036 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 94,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 88,199 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 77,342 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 71,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2016 63,203 miles

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2015 55,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 49,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 23 Apr 2013 43,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2012 37,567 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 31,115 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 26,440 miles

Both front tyres worn low on outer edge.

Pass 10 Nov 2008 20,110 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 14,295 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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EX55 ABO is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol 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 EX55 ABO, 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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EX55 ABO is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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