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EY05 UPB

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

118,803 mi
Last recorded118,803 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 118,803 miles

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 117,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

MIL displayed

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 116,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 108,622 miles

engine management light illuminated,pre july 2008 vehicle

Fail 21 Dec 2020 108,622 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb defective,to white (4.4.3 (a))

engine management light illuminated,pre july 2008 vehicle

Pass 28 May 2019 103,689 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 89,999 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 89,993 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 84,238 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 84,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 79,672 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 76,160 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 76,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2014 74,457 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 67,571 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 59,789 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 49,983 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 49,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 May 2011 43,579 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2010 30,925 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 23,269 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 14,884 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 14,456 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 14,179 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 UPB is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 UPB, 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 UPB registered?

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

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