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BD05 YPR

2005 BMW 120

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

107,607 mi
Last recorded107,607 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 YPR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 107,607 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 107,116 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 31 Jan 2023 107,116 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 101,928 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 101,928 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 94,792 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 89,766 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 86,043 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 83,185 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 80,168 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 76,368 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 69,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 66,728 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 63,420 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2013 63,420 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 May 2012 59,229 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2012 59,229 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 55,834 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 49,772 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 49,772 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 May 2009 32,946 miles

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)

Pass 31 May 2008 24,716 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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BD05 YPR is a 2005 BMW 120 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BD05 YPR, 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 BD05 YPR registered?

BD05 YPR is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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