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BD05 YRJ

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

209,885 mi
Last recorded209,885 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 YRJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 209,885 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 193,524 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 174,800 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s front splitting/cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front to rear + rear (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s rear tyre just on limit at time of test + worn close to cords inner edge (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s front pitted/corroded (3.5.1i)

engine drive belt tensioner slightly worn + drive belt misaligned

slight play n/s rear suspension top arm inner bush

slight play o/s rear suspension lower outer hub ball joint

Pass 4 Jul 2016 157,125 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 156,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 138,480 miles

(advise) floor tray fitted obscuring some underside items

(advise) o/s/r child seat fitted obscuring full inspection of seat belt

(advise) undertray fitted obscuring some underside items

Pass 21 Jun 2014 124,484 miles

(advise) n/s/f shock absorber weaping oil (reccomend replacement )

Pass 20 Jun 2013 110,995 miles

(advise) o/s/r tyre nail embeded in tread outer edge and approaching 2mm wear indicators 225x40x18

Fail 20 Jun 2013 110,995 miles

(advise) o/s/r tyre nail embeded in tread outer edge and approaching 2mm wear indicators 225x40x18

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 95,809 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 79,251 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 30 Jun 2010 60,898 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 41,162 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 41,162 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 24,407 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 YRJ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YRJ, 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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BD05 YRJ is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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