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EY55 ZXV

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

192,681 mi
Last recorded192,681 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 192,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 188,994 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 182,934 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 182,934 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 177,069 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 177,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 169,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 169,556 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 162,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 162,932 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 158,072 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 150,084 miles

n/s/r tyre has nail in

Fail 12 Feb 2019 150,084 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front service brake imbalance 40% o/s/f lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak n/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers u/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s/r tyre has nail in

Pass 6 Oct 2017 138,164 miles

front brake imbalance 15%

o/s/f indicator discoloured

o/s/r indiator discoloured

o/s/r tyre has nail in

Fail 6 Oct 2017 138,164 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear rubber broken (7.1.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f tyre worn to limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre wearing low (4.1.E.1)

front brake imbalance 15%

o/s/f indicator discoloured

o/s/r indiator discoloured

o/s/r tyre has nail in

Pass 11 Oct 2016 129,765 miles

n/s/f shock very slight misting of oil

Fail 10 Oct 2016 129,765 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust mount and rubber missing (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake excessively fluctuating o/s/r brake fluctuating 0-50% (both rear discs worn uneven /warped ) (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r tyre very close to limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs wearing thin (inner faces ) (3.5.1i)

n/s/f shock very slight misting of oil

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 6 Oct 2015 120,657 miles

o/s/f indicator slightly discoloured

Fail 6 Oct 2015 120,657 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak n/s/f shock (2.7.3)

o/s/f indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 8 Oct 2014 112,025 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 112,025 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre wearing bald on outer 3/4 area

o/s/r tyre wearing bald on inner 3/4 area

Pass 7 Oct 2013 101,944 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 101,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner 3/4 also screw in tred area

Pass 9 Oct 2012 92,754 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 92,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

brake warning light on

front discs worn (lip on edges)

low tyre pressure light on

Pass 27 Sep 2011 82,811 miles

front discs slightly worn

Pass 28 Sep 2010 71,815 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 56,931 miles

advisorys attatched

Pass 24 Sep 2008 44,513 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 ZXV is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZXV, 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 ZXV is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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