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EY05 UOV

2005 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

146,632 mi
Last recorded146,632 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2026 146,632 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 142,687 miles

Engine cover and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 133,432 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Exhaust mounting defective Hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 124,217 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 117,584 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Offside rear suspension bump stop in poor condition

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 117,584 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Offside rear suspension bump stop in poor condition

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 115,376 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 113,237 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 110,944 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 107,536 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 103,894 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 103,861 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 99,556 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 93,419 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 93,412 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 80,097 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 65,146 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 51,217 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 36,767 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 36,717 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

child seats fitted on rear seats

nearside headlight aim at bottom of limit

offside headlight aim at top of limit

petrol cap seal starting to perish

service indicator on

Pass 4 Feb 2010 31,061 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2009 27,826 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 23,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn on outer edges

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 UOV is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 UOV, 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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What year was EY05 UOV registered?

EY05 UOV is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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