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YA05 BVZ

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,961 mi
Last recorded135,961 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 BVZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 135,961 miles

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

Front under trays fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NR/OR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 125,854 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

rear suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2021 123,624 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 123,557 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 119,588 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 119,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 112,896 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 112,896 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 100,786 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 92,031 miles

both rear and nearside front inner edges of wheels slightly buckled

Pass 24 Jun 2016 69,923 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 53,474 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 38,317 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 32,524 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 28,915 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 25,267 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 22,262 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 19,874 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 18,010 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 18,010 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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YA05 BVZ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YA05 BVZ, 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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YA05 BVZ is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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