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AJ55 OKA

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

196,043 mi
Last recorded196,043 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 OKA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 196,043 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 196,043 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended not releasing (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 188,983 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2021 188,983 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2020 180,029 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 165,890 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jul 2018 154,476 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 141,723 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement contaminated by oil (2.4.G.2)

tpm on

Fail 4 Jul 2017 141,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement contaminated by oil (2.4.G.2)

tpm on

Pass 1 Jul 2016 125,599 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 108,262 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 92,139 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 92,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 74,033 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 67,253 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 67,247 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 56,198 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 49,510 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 43,546 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 37,978 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 37,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AJ55 OKA is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJ55 OKA, 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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AJ55 OKA is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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