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EO55 OBL

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,194 mi
Last recorded72,194 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 OBL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2025 72,194 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 71,375 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 70,389 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 68,758 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 67,858 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 67,195 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 66,422 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 65,986 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 64,912 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 63,628 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 61,251 miles

Front tyres feathering on edges

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of perishing cracking on side wall

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2014 58,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres feathering on edges

Pass 27 Sep 2013 55,813 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 52,842 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 49,607 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 43,020 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 30,271 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Sep 2008 18,455 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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EO55 OBL is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EO55 OBL, 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 EO55 OBL registered?

EO55 OBL is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is EO55 OBL safe to buy?

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