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EY55 BBZ

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

139,589 mi
Last recorded139,589 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 BBZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 139,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 139,267 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 133,951 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 128,316 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 128,316 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 121,969 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 121,969 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing 1x each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 115,675 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 109,768 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 Sep 2017 104,434 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 99,938 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 94,674 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 90,549 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 86,594 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine tray fitted obscuring some components

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven

o/s/f tyre wearing uneven

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 82,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2011 76,755 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 60,552 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 48,619 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 33,039 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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EY55 BBZ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 EY55 BBZ, 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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EY55 BBZ is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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