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YT05 OMJ

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,990 mi
Last recorded153,990 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 OMJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 153,990 miles

advise sill covers fitted

advise under trays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2020 141,856 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 129,932 miles

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

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

advise under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2018 123,742 miles

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2017 122,078 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2017 122,070 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s+o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2016 116,605 miles

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

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

rear handbrake imbalanced

rear subframe has light corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2015 105,913 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s rear handbrake (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f shock damp

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/f tyre has light perishing

Fail 25 Sep 2015 105,748 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s rear handbrake (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f shock damp

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/f tyre has light perishing

Pass 12 Sep 2014 93,878 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2013 82,021 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)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 70,979 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 60,003 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 49,071 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 37,055 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 27,065 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 27,065 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 22,041 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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YT05 OMJ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YT05 OMJ, 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 YT05 OMJ registered?

YT05 OMJ is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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