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WG05 EBD

2005 BMW 120

Brown Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,350 mi
Last recorded66,350 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 EBD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 26 Sep 2025 66,350 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 64,901 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 63,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 61,626 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 59,771 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 58,548 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 57,561 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 55,196 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 52,544 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 50,086 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 29 Sep 2015 47,297 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 12 Sep 2014 43,808 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 40,912 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 38,471 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 35,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 32,153 miles

brake warning/low pad light showing in display

Pass 10 Sep 2009 28,852 miles

dampness around power steering pipe

engine oil leak

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 11 Sep 2008 24,853 miles

dampness around power steering pipe

minor engine oil leak

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Sep 2007 21,773 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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WG05 EBD is a 2005 BMW 120 in Brown with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WG05 EBD, 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

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What year was WG05 EBD registered?

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

Is WG05 EBD safe to buy?

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