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CK55 OJV

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

175,083 mi
Last recorded175,083 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 OJV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 175,083 miles

both front tyre on limit on edges

front bumper grills missing

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside rear brake has slight bind

nearside rear suspension arm bush has slight play

offside rear suspension arm bush has slight play

rear subframe slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2021 162,970 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear brake pads on limit

front bumper slightly damaged

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside rear shocker has light misting of oil

offside to nearside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2019 143,193 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 128,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 117,439 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 117,428 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 107,359 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 101,668 miles

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

n/s front brake rubbing slightly

rear no plate damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2015 94,898 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 88,701 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 88,700 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 81,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil level on min mark.

Pass 7 Jan 2012 74,154 miles

small stone chip on o/s of windscreen

Fail 8 Jan 2011 62,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 62,445 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 51,107 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 38,934 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 38,915 miles

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

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

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

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

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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CK55 OJV is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey 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 CK55 OJV, 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 CK55 OJV registered?

CK55 OJV is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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