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BU05 YWO

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

205,339 mi
Last recorded205,339 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 YWO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 205,339 miles

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 199,700 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 191,833 miles

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)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 180,170 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2015 180,160 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2014 167,342 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 153,239 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 145,325 miles

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 136,161 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 124,583 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 113,426 miles

nearside front tyre split noted on tread

Pass 16 Apr 2008

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.

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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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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BU05 YWO is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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