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EO55 OBN

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,283 mi
Last recorded138,283 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 OBN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 138,283 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass loose (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 127,706 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 120,600 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 13 Nov 2014 120,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 112,432 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 112,432 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 95,856 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 84,671 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 62,528 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 49,480 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 3 Sep 2008 30,173 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 OBN is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EO55 OBN, 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 OBN registered?

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

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