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BT05 OMK

2005 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

62,274 mi
Last recorded62,274 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 OMK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 62,274 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 60,070 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 58,363 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 54,688 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 50,480 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 47,789 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 47,675 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

Pass 2 Jul 2019 47,497 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 44,743 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 42,742 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Pass 1 Mar 2016 39,992 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 14 Feb 2015 36,423 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 Mar 2014 33,480 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 30,504 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 27,170 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 24,409 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 20,980 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 16,851 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 16,712 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 16,712 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 11,243 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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BT05 OMK is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 BT05 OMK, 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 BT05 OMK registered?

BT05 OMK is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is BT05 OMK safe to buy?

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