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GU05 YNF

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,973 mi
Last recorded148,973 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 YNF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 148,973 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 148,973 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 136,385 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 131,032 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 131,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 124,369 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 115,592 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 110,522 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 104,350 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2012 104,350 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 93,423 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 87,006 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 81,825 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 71,900 miles

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

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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GU05 YNF is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GU05 YNF, 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 GU05 YNF registered?

GU05 YNF is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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