MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
205,339 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak ()
Plastic covers covering vehicle
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
EML lamp on
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Damage
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Manufacturer Plastic covers fitted preventing proper inspection
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre split noted on tread
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE STERING RACK HAS PLAY
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU05 YWO is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 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 BU05 YWO, 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 BU05 YWO registered?
BU05 YWO is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 8 March 2005.
Is BU05 YWO safe to buy?
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