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FM05 YWF

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

254,169 mi
Last recorded254,169 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 YWF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 254,169 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front bumper fixing broken

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 241,224 miles

Undertrays fitted at the time of the test

Pass 23 Jan 2024 232,518 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 232,518 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 222,208 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 204,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 195,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 179,687 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 165,879 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 165,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 153,436 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 138,917 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 130,322 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 130,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outter edge

Pass 2 Jan 2015 124,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2014 118,236 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 111,349 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 111,365 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 102,586 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 4 Jan 2011 93,128 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 86,227 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 76,391 miles

front and rear brake discs showing slight wear

front pads aprox 3mm

rear pads aprox 2mm

Fail 27 Jun 2008 76,391 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear brake discs showing slight wear

front pads aprox 3mm

rear pads aprox 2mm

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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FM05 YWF is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FM05 YWF, 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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What year was FM05 YWF registered?

FM05 YWF is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 11 August 2005.

Is FM05 YWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 YWF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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