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YR55 OGM

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,394 mi
Last recorded154,394 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 OGM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 154,394 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 153,646 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 144,615 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 137,873 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 128,554 miles

225/40/18 tyres fitted front 205/55/16 tyres fitted rear

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

Modified lowered suspension fitted front and rear

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S ()

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

Fail 16 Sep 2017 128,404 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour blue (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling damaged wheel arch (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

225/40/18 tyres fitted front 205/55/16 tyres fitted rear

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

Modified lowered suspension fitted front and rear

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S ()

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 120,444 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 113,884 miles

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

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)

oil leak / under body and engine covers

Fail 16 Sep 2015 113,723 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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)

oil leak / under body and engine covers

Pass 27 Sep 2014 105,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2014 105,212 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 97,886 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 97,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 77,238 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly lipped and scored

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 30 Sep 2011 64,030 miles

covers fitted underside preventing full inspection

nearside front disc pitted/corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2010 56,816 miles

covers fitted underside preventing full inspection

nearside front disc pitted

Pass 29 Sep 2009 43,926 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 31,254 miles

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

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

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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YR55 OGM is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YR55 OGM, 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 YR55 OGM registered?

YR55 OGM is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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