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BP05 OWV

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,037 mi
Last recorded138,037 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 OWV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 138,037 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 138,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 130,750 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 126,662 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 116,388 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 105,763 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 90,876 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 83,031 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 83,031 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 73,034 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated 2-fronts (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 63,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake flexible hoses are deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2014 63,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake flexible hoses are deteriorated

Fail 4 Oct 2013 55,346 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

front brake pads low aproxx 90% worn

Pass 4 Oct 2013 55,346 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

front brake pads low aproxx 90% worn

Pass 2 Oct 2012 48,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear bumper has slight damage

Fail 27 Sep 2012 48,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside rear bumper has slight damage

Pass 26 Sep 2011 43,148 miles

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

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 38,870 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyre tread depths are getting low on edges (2mm)

front inner brake pads are getting low (close to sensor)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 32,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Aug 2008 22,695 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)

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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BP05 OWV is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BP05 OWV, 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 BP05 OWV registered?

BP05 OWV is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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