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YF54 OCP

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

163,118 mi
Last recorded163,118 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 OCP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 163,118 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 158,285 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 149,056 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 147,682 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 147,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 138,774 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear tyre has damage on the outer sidewall

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

Offside rear tyre has damage on the outer sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2012 128,602 miles

ESP light on dash

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Yellow brake warning light on, on dash

minor oil leak on rear of gearbox

Pass 31 Oct 2011 118,581 miles

BOTH FRONT ROAD WHEEL RIMS (ALLOY) KERB DAMAGED

BOTH FRONT TYRES SIDE WALLS KERB DAMAGED / KERBING STRIP DAMAGED / CUTS / SPLITS IN PLACES

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER EDGE OF TREAD SHOWING CUTS / SMALL SPLITS ALL AROUND TYRE / SLIGHT DAMAGE / SIGNS OF BEEN CATCHING ON WHEEL ARCH DUE TO POSS BEING OVERLOADED AT REAR

TYRE SIZES FRONT 225 / 40 / 18 Y -- REAR 245 / 35 / 18 Y

TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS

Pass 2 Nov 2010 108,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 104,972 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 99,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 99,764 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 90,030 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 90,030 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YF54 OCP is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YF54 OCP, 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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YF54 OCP is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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