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EY05 MWW

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

212,524 mi
Last recorded212,524 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 MWW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 212,524 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 212,486 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x over pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 204,887 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2023 204,887 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 195,416 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 172,869 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 152,877 miles

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

both door mirror slight faded

Pass 16 Jul 2019 134,388 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 114,233 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 92,240 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 92,240 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 80,186 miles

Both front tyres are worn severely on inner edges and worn on outer edges

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

Front brake pads low

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Pump to rack (2.3.3b)

Rear brake pads very low

Pass 17 Jun 2015 73,578 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 73,578 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 70,805 miles

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

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

poor front wipers

Pass 14 Jun 2013 68,247 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 66,021 miles

osf seat belt fluffy on edges

Pass 22 Jun 2011 61,986 miles

front tyre bald on edge

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 22 Jun 2010 58,287 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 53,993 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 46,987 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 46,963 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 MWW is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EY05 MWW, 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 MWW registered?

EY05 MWW is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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