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DY05 OJM

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,980 mi
Last recorded125,980 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 OJM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 125,980 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

rear exhaust heat shields not secure

Fail 5 Oct 2018 125,897 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

rear exhaust heat shields not secure

Pass 9 Oct 2017 120,877 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 120,674 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 114,374 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly

nearside front tyre worn close to wear indicators

Fail 20 Sep 2016 114,374 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly

nearside front tyre worn close to wear indicators

Pass 24 Sep 2015 109,405 miles

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)

engine management light on

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 3 Oct 2014 106,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

TPMS warning light on indicating a fault

engine management light on

nearside front tyre worn unevenly

Fail 1 Oct 2014 106,109 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

TPMS warning light on indicating a fault

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

nearside front tyre worn unevenly

Pass 21 Jun 2013 100,278 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 100,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 94,981 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outside

Fail 16 Jun 2012 94,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outside

Pass 12 May 2011 84,990 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2010 75,172 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 62,431 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 62,423 miles

Nearside Rear 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 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 2 Apr 2008 50,077 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 49,380 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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DY05 OJM is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 DY05 OJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY05 OJM registered?

DY05 OJM is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is DY05 OJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY05 OJM shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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