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WP05 EWV

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,352 mi
Last recorded126,352 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 EWV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 126,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 126,084 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear suspension (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 121,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexhose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes on rear subframe to flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

park brake hard to apply advise adjust

Pass 12 Oct 2020 117,106 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 111,766 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 105,697 miles

Offside number plate light not working

Pass 25 Sep 2017 99,838 miles

Nearside Rear NAIL IN TYRE

Pass 12 Oct 2016 90,808 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 90,292 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 80,876 miles

engine covers fitted

n/s windscreen cracked

under shields fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2014 69,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

traction control light on

Pass 30 Aug 2013 64,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

traction control light on

Pass 10 Sep 2012 58,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2011 51,602 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Jun 2010 45,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 40,653 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 34,550 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 34,550 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WP05 EWV is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WP05 EWV, 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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WP05 EWV is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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