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YA05 DZT

2005 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

144,514 mi
Last recorded144,514 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 DZT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 144,514 miles

Both rear brake hoses have slight corrosion to the ferruls

Excessive travel on handbrake lever but has reserve travel

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket broken but is secure

The vehicle has only just met the required park brake efficiency. It seems as though it needs adjustment or repair

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 133,001 miles

Both rear brake hoses have corrosion to the ferrules

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to both rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 121,868 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to offside rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jul 2022 121,867 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to offside rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 111,338 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 109,253 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

emission too clean

Pass 15 Apr 2019 105,368 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 101,662 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side rear bubbling under coating (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 96,202 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides , bubbling under coating. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 96,202 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides , bubbling under coating. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 84,618 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 72,393 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 56,257 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 56,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 47,722 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 42,606 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 38,573 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 38,573 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 35,767 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 33,891 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 31,399 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 DZT is a 2005 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DZT, 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 DZT registered?

YA05 DZT is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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