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AY05 YFP

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,766 mi
Last recorded142,766 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 YFP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2023 142,766 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

E.M.L on

Pass 26 Oct 2022 138,862 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 138,860 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

E.M.L illuminated

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 134,252 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 129,010 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear feed (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 129,010 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear feed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 117,567 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 111,148 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 104,397 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 104,397 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 97,312 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 90,045 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 90,037 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 83,444 miles

front inner brake pads look to be wearing very low (limited view)

front tyres starting to wear low on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2013 77,001 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 77,001 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear tyres bold on inner edges (also n/s r split in tread)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 70,189 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 70,149 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 65,353 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 65,353 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 60,460 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 55,597 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 50,828 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 13,000 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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AY05 YFP is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY05 YFP, 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 AY05 YFP registered?

AY05 YFP is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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