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WG05 OPC

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

150,472 mi
Last recorded150,472 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 OPC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 150,472 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive x2 from to areas in engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear shocks corroded at the top on the shafts

Fail 8 Jul 2023 150,472 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened by brake pipe bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper control arm inner brush and outer brush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame likely to become detached has hole and crack running though it (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive x2 from to areas in engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear shocks corroded at the top on the shafts

Fail 13 Jun 2023 150,417 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive x 2 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 143,660 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play in inner rose bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 135,432 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 128,642 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 128,642 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2019 122,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure warning light on.

Fail 11 Jun 2019 122,982 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure warning light on.

Pass 26 Jun 2018 117,831 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 117,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 110,372 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 110,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 100,872 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly damaged +offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 100,826 miles

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

Nearside Brake hose slightly damaged +offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 93,213 miles

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)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 93,213 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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 2014 87,400 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 81,253 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 74,320 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 66,852 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 60,675 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 60,675 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2009 51,973 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 41,995 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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WG05 OPC is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WG05 OPC, 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 WG05 OPC registered?

WG05 OPC is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 26 June 2005.

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