CarVerify

Free Car Check

WG05 EAW

2005 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,428 mi
Last recorded109,428 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 EAW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 109,428 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated ? (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

advise closer inspection to front brake

n/s/r and o/s/r brackets corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2022 109,428 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated ? (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

advise closer inspection to front brake

n/s/r and o/s/r brackets corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2021 98,824 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 98,824 miles

Brake performance not tested vehicle unsafe to put in rollers/ damage to vehicle or equipment may occur (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken sticking into tyre/ unsafe to drive (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords spring cutting in tyre/ unsafe to drive (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 96,601 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 96,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 91,657 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 87,587 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 83,163 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leak from engine

Fail 28 Nov 2016 83,163 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

both rear tyres close to limit in centre

brake pad warning light cable insecure

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Nov 2015 76,903 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2014 68,312 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 4 Mar 2013 57,339 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 49,052 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 49,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 40,560 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 31,467 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 24,108 miles

Damage to offside rear lamp unit.

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
Full BMW 120 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WG05 EAW is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 WG05 EAW, 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 WG05 EAW?

You can check the full history of WG05 EAW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WG05 EAW registered?

WG05 EAW is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is WG05 EAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG05 EAW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WG05 EAW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WG05 EAW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.