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EY05 BJK

2005 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

50,131 mi
Last recorded50,131 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 BJK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 50,131 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 49,120 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 47,839 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 44,522 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 44,522 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 38,428 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 36,631 miles

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2017 34,130 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

undr tray fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2017 34,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm outer and wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

undr tray fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2016 29,577 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 29,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 22,009 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 29,456 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 26,819 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 21,606 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2011 17,352 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 16,397 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 14,237 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 12,415 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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EY05 BJK is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EY05 BJK, 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 EY05 BJK registered?

EY05 BJK is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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