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DV05 YBC

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

154,670 mi
Last recorded154,670 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 YBC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 154,670 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 150,149 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 147,197 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both osf&nsf (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 139,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 130,457 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 121,629 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 111,404 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 108,405 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 90,658 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 76,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 59,656 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 40,694 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 23,892 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 May 2011 21,481 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 17,785 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2010 17,785 miles

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 15,422 miles

note n/s/f tyre worn on outer egde

Pass 7 May 2008 12,752 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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DV05 YBC is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver 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 DV05 YBC, 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 YBC is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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