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EK05 YBG

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,029 mi
Last recorded135,029 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 YBG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 135,029 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 127,954 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear pads wearing low

Fail 23 Jan 2020 127,954 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear pads wearing low

yellow handbrake light on

Pass 17 Jan 2019 122,616 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 112,323 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 112,319 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 101,660 miles

front brake hoses perished

Fail 7 Jan 2017 101,657 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake hoses perished

Pass 14 Jan 2016 93,940 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2015 83,361 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 72,006 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 71,993 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 62,501 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 52,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2011 43,713 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 35,455 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 28,249 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 23,479 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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EK05 YBG 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 77.8%.

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 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 EK05 YBG, 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 EK05 YBG registered?

EK05 YBG is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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