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EO55 OBW

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,645 mi
Last recorded71,645 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 OBW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 71,645 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 70,024 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 68,171 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 66,027 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 64,586 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 63,329 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 63,329 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 61,830 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 57,905 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 53,740 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 53,655 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 50,441 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 46,267 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 42,360 miles

tread on both rear tyres getting low.

Pass 24 Oct 2013 38,283 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 34,909 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 30,396 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 26,241 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 20,371 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 20,370 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 18,651 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 OBW is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OBW, 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 OBW registered?

EO55 OBW is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 19 September 2005.

Is EO55 OBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO55 OBW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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