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YR55 OMZ

2005 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

135,296 mi
Last recorded135,296 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 OMZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 135,296 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 128,584 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2022 121,222 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 117,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

fuel cap rubber sealing device deteriorated/splitting

n/s/r handbrake effort requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

o/s/r handbrake effort requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 1 Sep 2020 116,688 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 10 Aug 2019 112,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm / 205/50/17s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/ 205/50/17s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished nsr osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 107,008 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 107,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 98,864 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 95,243 miles

I would advise to change o/s/f flexi hose because of contaminated from leaking shock

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged by flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

full under tray

Fail 21 Jul 2016 95,243 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

I would advise to change o/s/f flexi hose because of contaminated from leaking shock

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged by flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

full under tray

Pass 22 Jul 2015 86,624 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear passenger seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre cracked and perished

Offside front tyre cracked and perished

Fail 21 Jul 2015 86,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted to nearside rear passenger seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre cracked and perished

Offside front tyre cracked and perished

Pass 1 May 2014 74,630 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 68,736 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 61,052 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 49,723 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 39,687 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2008 24,615 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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YR55 OMZ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OMZ, 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 OMZ registered?

YR55 OMZ is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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