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Y1 EEW

2003 BMW 120

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests39 (32 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

51,905 mi
Last recorded51,905 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY1 EEW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

32 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 51,905 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of subframe (chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective perished cracked to ply cords ()

Fail 19 Sep 2025 51,904 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of subframe (chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective perished cracked to ply cords ()

Pass 7 Aug 2025 78,436 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 50,648 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 76,798 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 49,919 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 49,887 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2023 74,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 49,862 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2022 73,414 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 48,502 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 48,475 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 71,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 69,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 47,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 46,454 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 66,275 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 45,072 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 62,515 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 42,067 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 42,049 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency only just pass 17% - min for test 16%

Fail 19 Sep 2017 42,034 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure light unit fixed to bumper end cap (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure light unit fixed to bumper end cap (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure light unit fixed to bumper end cap (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp insecure light unit fixed to bumper end cap (1.2.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Bumper insecure bumper end cap ()

Parking brake efficiency only just pass 17% - min for test 16%

Pass 31 Jul 2017 56,937 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 36,611 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 53,160 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 35,247 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 48,429 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 32,687 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 43,337 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 42,290 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 32,085 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 28,690 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2012 26,690 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 23,841 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 20,114 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 18,664 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 17,878 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 17,276 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 15,875 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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Y1 EEW is a 2003 BMW 120 in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 Y1 EEW, 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 23 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y1 EEW is a 2003 BMW 120, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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