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BV05 YZJ

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

100,410 mi
Last recorded100,410 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 YZJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 100,410 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users on limit (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both on limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 89,180 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 84,615 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 79,469 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 72,359 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 69,808 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 66,431 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring the view of components.

Fail 14 Jul 2017 66,431 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring the view of components.

Pass 20 Jul 2016 63,473 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jul 2015 59,347 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2014 57,336 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 51,236 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 41,386 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 32,662 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 26,264 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 18,787 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 9,466 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 8,864 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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BV05 YZJ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 BV05 YZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV05 YZJ registered?

BV05 YZJ is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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