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YA05 YMD

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,929 mi
Last recorded82,929 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 82,929 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 82,928 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 77,405 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 77,400 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 71,078 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake pipes look to be corroded but coated in plastic

o/s/f fog light inop

Fail 28 Jul 2014 71,065 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake pipes look to be corroded but coated in plastic

o/s/f fog light inop

Pass 2 Aug 2013 63,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

brake fluid reservoir covered

brake pipes front too rear covered

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 2 Aug 2013 63,552 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

brake fluid reservoir covered

brake pipes front too rear covered

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 8 Aug 2012 56,725 miles

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

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

brake pipes covered

Pass 8 Aug 2012 56,725 miles

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

brake pipes covered

Pass 12 Aug 2011 51,051 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

air bag light on

brake pipes covered

handbrake light on

Fail 12 Aug 2011 51,049 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

air bag light on

brake pipes covered

front disc getting thin

handbrake light on

Pass 9 Aug 2010 43,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

brake warning light on dash

Pass 31 Jul 2009 35,673 miles

abs light on all the time

off side rear seat belt not fully checked child seat fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2008 30,110 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 YMD is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YMD, 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 YMD registered?

YA05 YMD is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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