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BN05 OVV

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

134,326 mi
Last recorded134,326 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 OVV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 134,326 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 127,443 miles

Front undertray fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 117,217 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 105,580 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 96,943 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 96,757 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 81,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17/w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 75,698 miles

slight cracking both front brake hoses

Pass 6 Feb 2018 69,324 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 64,150 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 53,800 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 51,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 48,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 45,080 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 8 Feb 2012 39,317 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 32,608 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 32,606 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 31,483 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 26,032 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 21,283 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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BN05 OVV is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BN05 OVV, 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 BN05 OVV registered?

BN05 OVV is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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