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YT05 OMO

2005 BMW 120

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

148,967 mi
Last recorded148,967 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 OMO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 148,967 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 139,648 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 133,011 miles

rear suspension arm bushes perished-

Pass 31 Jul 2021 127,494 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 123,646 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 119,106 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 111,825 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 100,416 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 91,126 miles

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

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

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

Oil Leak

Pass 3 Jul 2015 80,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2015 80,637 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 70,370 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 57,373 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 46,675 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 46,675 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 36,808 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

buckle to o/s/r wheel

Pass 2 Feb 2010 23,978 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 12,208 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 9,123 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 OMO is a 2005 BMW 120 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OMO, 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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YT05 OMO is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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