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DG05 YST

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,332 mi
Last recorded144,332 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 YST
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 144,332 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 144,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 135,861 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 131,196 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 131,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 131,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 127,199 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 120,759 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 111,992 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 104,285 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 104,285 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 91,904 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 79,989 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 66,660 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 53,688 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 38,071 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 33,103 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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DG05 YST is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DG05 YST, 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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DG05 YST is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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