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YA05 BZG

2005 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,189 mi
Last recorded99,189 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 BZG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 99,189 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 90,493 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 72,249 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 66,457 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 66,457 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 63,040 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 63,040 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 57,509 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 44,633 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 44,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 28,458 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 28,458 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 26,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 24,262 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 21,641 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 19,522 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 17,392 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 15,469 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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YA05 BZG is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol 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 YA05 BZG, 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 YA05 BZG registered?

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

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