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WG55 EFR

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

164,581 mi
Last recorded164,581 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 EFR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 164,581 miles

slight surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs

zero emissions data

Pass 24 Oct 2019 156,126 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear park brake performance poor

Pass 30 Oct 2018 141,757 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 141,747 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 128,881 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has damage to outer sidewall

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 128,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has damage to outer sidewall

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 116,059 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Oct 2015 103,573 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 86,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 67,392 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 58,115 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 51,689 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 44,874 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 37,888 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 30,400 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 30,400 miles

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

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

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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WG55 EFR is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WG55 EFR, 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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WG55 EFR is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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