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WR05 YBP

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

157,571 mi
Last recorded157,571 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR05 YBP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 157,571 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 157,571 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing glass (3.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 157,336 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 151,821 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 146,305 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 137,325 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 126,632 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

all tyre cracking in tread

both front brake hoses perishing

outer sill and under body covers fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2018 126,630 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

all tyre cracking in tread

both front brake hoses perishing

outer sill and under body covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2017 116,600 miles

Exhaust mounting bracket broken at rear section area.

Front tyres perished and split in the treads.

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

Rear tyres perished and split in the treads.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Windscreen damaged.

Fail 4 Jul 2017 116,600 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust mounting bracket broken at rear section area.

Front tyres perished and split in the treads.

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

Rear tyres perished and split in the treads.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 23 Sep 2016 113,903 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 108,669 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 103,414 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 99,829 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 86,941 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 72,245 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 56,345 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 48,113 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 36,483 miles

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

Offside 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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WR05 YBP is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WR05 YBP, 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 WR05 YBP registered?

WR05 YBP is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 19 June 2005.

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