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DK05 YUJ

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

180,590 mi
Last recorded180,590 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 YUJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 180,590 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 171,652 miles

Long handbrake lever travel and offside effort lags.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 159,346 miles

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

Oil leak ()

parking brake just met the legal requirement

Pass 21 Jan 2016 139,332 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 121,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 92,207 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 92,207 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 85,541 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 76,806 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 66,736 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 56,699 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 56,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 49,662 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 36,743 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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DK05 YUJ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DK05 YUJ, 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 DK05 YUJ registered?

DK05 YUJ is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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