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BG05 OUY

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,415 mi
Last recorded117,415 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 OUY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 117,415 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 117,414 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective will not come out (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 112,277 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 107,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 107,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 98,668 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2018 98,668 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2017 89,742 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 88,701 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s & o/s (2.7.3)

Front n/s & o/s tyres cracking & perished

Nearside Rear tyre worn/perished

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015 84,901 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 80,536 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 80,536 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 77,758 miles

Impact damage to both nearside doors.

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2012 68,080 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 62,950 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 58,122 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 52,620 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 40,725 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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BG05 OUY 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 77.8%.

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 BG05 OUY, 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 BG05 OUY registered?

BG05 OUY is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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