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AJ55 EYV

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,110 mi
Last recorded158,110 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 EYV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 158,110 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)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 148,201 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 148,201 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 140,139 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear and o/s/f (1.4.A.2f)

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in n/s/r tyre

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

Windscreen has multiple small chips

Fail 22 Dec 2015 140,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect No pattern [suspect bulb incorrectly positioned] (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear and o/s/f (1.4.A.2f)

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in n/s/r tyre

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

Windscreen has multiple small chips

Pass 23 Dec 2014 120,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 110,347 miles

nsf tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 Nov 2012 103,360 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 94,650 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 78,916 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 71,677 miles

front brake pads on 2.5 mm

Pass 9 Oct 2008 54,310 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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AJ55 EYV is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AJ55 EYV, 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 AJ55 EYV registered?

AJ55 EYV is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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