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DG55 ONC

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,119 mi
Last recorded157,119 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 ONC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 157,119 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 143,799 miles

Front bumper/ arch liners/ under tray damage

Nearside Headlamp bracket broken

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bushes weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 1 Oct 2021 143,799 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper/ arch liners/ under tray damage

Nearside Headlamp bracket broken

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bushes weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 1 Oct 2020 123,496 miles

exhaust rear mounting needs re-welding

indicators are flashing incorrectly

nsr tyre is low on tread

number plates

tie bar bushes are soft

fuel tank shield is missing

handbrake works but poor

rear flexi brake hose are cracking

Pass 5 Oct 2019 112,453 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 112,436 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm perishing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 105,542 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 105,542 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 95,852 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 95,852 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 82,508 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 82,508 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 81,648 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 81,648 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 72,135 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 65,300 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 65,247 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 57,090 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 57,080 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 41,276 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 34,297 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 34,297 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 25,269 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 18,782 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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DG55 ONC is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DG55 ONC, 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 DG55 ONC registered?

DG55 ONC is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is DG55 ONC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG55 ONC shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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