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EY55 ZYE

2005 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,581 mi
Last recorded83,581 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 ZYE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 83,581 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 83,572 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal creeps to floor under pressure... (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 76,312 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 76,312 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 68,705 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 61,758 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 52,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre on 3mm

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

Offside Front tyre on 3mm

Pass 9 Sep 2020 48,339 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 43,117 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 32,844 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 30,352 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 30,352 miles

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

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

near-side front tyre worn smooth on the outer edge

Pass 9 Sep 2016 28,793 miles

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

near-side front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 27 Aug 2015 24,918 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 22,149 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 18,864 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 14,564 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 11,292 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 9,355 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 7,686 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 6,219 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 ZYE is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZYE, 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

How do I check the history of EY55 ZYE?

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What year was EY55 ZYE registered?

EY55 ZYE is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is EY55 ZYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY55 ZYE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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