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OV55WBY
2005 BMW 120
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration OV55WBY
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 120
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 20 Apr 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
18
Passes
6
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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70 Total Defects Recorded
21 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 157,751 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
3 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 154,098 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
18 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 149,617 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
28 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 145,487 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front lower all joint cover slightly damaged
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
31 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 133,844 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 121,313 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
22 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 121,313 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
14 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 107,878 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2021 1 Jul 20261 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 96,939 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Slight brake judder
27 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 86,361 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit no tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 86,361 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit no tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 74,117 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2018 1 Jul 20269 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 74,115 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
9 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 70,735 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner (4.1.E.1)
6 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 68,814 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2016 1 Jul 20267 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 66,337 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 66,337 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 64,071 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 64,071 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 62,173 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 60,014 MI
1 Jul 202623 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 60,014 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2012 1 Jul 202627 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 54,727 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2010 1 Jul 202629 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 50,457 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
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OV55WBY was registered on 2005-11-13
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