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DV05 YAE

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

164,017 mi
Last recorded164,017 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 YAE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 164,017 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 164,016 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 151,928 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 151,928 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 143,146 miles

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 131,789 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 120,796 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 120,796 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise 2 new wiper blades

Pass 1 May 2012 106,470 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 106,470 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 86,653 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

drivers door mirror glass cracked

Fail 28 Apr 2011 86,653 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

drivers door mirror glass cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2010 65,053 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 59,640 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 59,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2008 49,063 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 49,063 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DV05 YAE is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DV05 YAE, 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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DV05 YAE is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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