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BP05 RYF

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

200,919 mi
Last recorded200,919 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 RYF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 200,919 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 177,239 miles

Nearside Rear low inner edge

Offside Rear tyre low inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2017 168,889 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arms outer most bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake warning light on

nail in nearside rear tyre on inner edge

Fail 9 Jan 2017 168,886 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arms outer most bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake warning light on

nail in nearside rear tyre on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2016 158,918 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 158,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 143,931 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 113,244 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 132,441 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 119,707 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2012 119,576 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 108,006 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 95,162 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 79,999 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 62,558 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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BP05 RYF is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BP05 RYF, 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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BP05 RYF is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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