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WF55 EJV

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

126,093 mi
Last recorded126,093 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 EJV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 126,093 miles

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

Rear subframe slight corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2023 119,200 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 113,452 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Oct 2021 107,080 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 98,605 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 98,605 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 92,785 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 92,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 86,586 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 86,586 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear (carbon fibre effect font) (0.1 (d))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 78,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 69,649 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 61,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 46,275 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 38,089 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2012 35,111 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Sep 2012 35,111 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2011 30,758 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 25,158 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 20,724 miles

bonit stiff to close

Pass 2 Sep 2008 16,214 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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WF55 EJV is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WF55 EJV, 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 WF55 EJV registered?

WF55 EJV is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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