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DF54 OGW

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

134,373 mi
Last recorded134,373 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 OGW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 134,373 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 121,424 miles

front windscreen has a crack but not in drivers view as yet Offside Front wipers slight worn

Fail 2 Oct 2017 121,424 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

front windscreen has a crack but not in drivers view as yet Offside Front wipers slight worn

Pass 26 Sep 2016 113,274 miles

Offside Front wipers slight worn

front windscreen has a crack but not in drivers view as yet

Fail 26 Sep 2016 113,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wipers slight worn

front windscreen has a crack but not in drivers view as yet

Pass 19 Sep 2015 105,536 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Sep 2015 105,536 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 95,872 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 95,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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 30 Sep 2013 82,265 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 82,248 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre inner edge slightly out of shape

o/s/f tyre inner edge slightly out of shape

Pass 8 Apr 2013 79,943 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 69,823 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 69,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 49,842 miles

floor bracket under centre exhaust damaged and distorted

nearside front fog lamp damaged

Fail 26 Jan 2011 48,634 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

floor bracket under centre exhaust damaged and distorted

nearside front fog lamp damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2010 44,139 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 44,139 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 36,903 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 30,454 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 24,942 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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DF54 OGW is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DF54 OGW, 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 DF54 OGW registered?

DF54 OGW is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 9 February 2005.

Is DF54 OGW safe to buy?

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