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AO05 YLG

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

58,468 mi
Last recorded58,468 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 YLG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 58,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Slightly perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 52,437 miles

Central Front gearbox under tray loose

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear mudflap insecure

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2024 48,967 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 47,633 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jun 2022 45,535 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 42,782 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 41,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2019 39,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 39,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 34,962 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2017 33,799 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 32,808 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 27,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 29,056 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 26,421 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 22,113 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 22,110 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 22,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 19,170 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 15,544 miles

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

wipers deteriorating

Pass 23 Jun 2008 10,280 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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AO05 YLG is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AO05 YLG, 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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AO05 YLG is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is AO05 YLG safe to buy?

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