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GD05 OBG

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

155,799 mi
Last recorded155,799 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 OBG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 155,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 155,799 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 151,972 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 149,206 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 146,509 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 144,175 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 142,600 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre worn inner edge and close to limit!

offside front tyre worn outer edge.

Fail 19 Aug 2019 142,596 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

nearside front tyre worn inner edge and close to limit!

offside front tyre worn outer edge.

Pass 4 Jul 2018 139,784 miles

small chip in screen

Fail 2 Jul 2018 139,784 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

small chip in screen

Pass 20 Jul 2017 138,422 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 138,422 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 134,198 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 150,046 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

handbrake travel high

nearside front anti roll bar link has slight play

nearside headlight beam pattern slightly distorted

prop shaft rear rubber donut perished

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 26 Aug 2015 150,046 miles

handbrake travel high

nearside front anti roll bar link has slight play

nearside headlight beam pattern slightly distorted

prop shaft rear rubber donut perished

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 1 Sep 2014 121,847 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 121,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 99,942 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 99,936 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 8 May 2012 92,381 miles

both headlamps poor patterns

Fail 8 May 2012 92,381 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both headlamps poor patterns

Pass 24 May 2011 86,102 miles

Windscreen damaged in zone 'B' of which is contained within the required 40mm.

Pass 11 May 2010 71,216 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 71,214 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 May 2009 57,442 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 44,099 miles

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

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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GD05 OBG is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 GD05 OBG, 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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GD05 OBG is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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