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YG05 OVJ

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

236,114 mi
Last recorded236,114 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 OVJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 236,114 miles

Engine Management Light on dash

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wiper blade smearing slightly

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Surface corrosion on rear subframe

Fail 20 Jan 2024 236,096 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine Management Light on dash

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wiper blade smearing slightly

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Surface corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 14 Jan 2023 233,441 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 229,279 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 224,539 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 223,108 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 217,102 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 217,028 miles

Lower Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 205,089 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipes damp

Fail 5 Apr 2018 204,983 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipes damp

Pass 13 Apr 2017 194,056 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 193,983 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 182,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire loose

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

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

Offside Front wearing on outer edge 205 55 r16 91v

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads good (3.5.1i)

clutch noise when pedal pressed

Pass 8 Apr 2015 168,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sign of possible fuel leak but not dripping.

Pass 3 Apr 2014 153,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

both front wiper blades in poor condition

offside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 12 Apr 2013 143,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 127,309 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 127,309 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 111,767 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Apr 2010 95,363 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 95,363 miles

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2009 93,262 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 76,467 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 76,304 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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YG05 OVJ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 YG05 OVJ, 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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YG05 OVJ is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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