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YA05 YSL

2005 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,128 mi
Last recorded153,128 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 153,128 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 129,014 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2024 129,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 127,180 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 125,515 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 110,032 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 110,032 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 109,967 miles

Engine covers everywhere

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

O/S/F window inop

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Under trays everywhere

Pass 23 Jun 2016 107,508 miles

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

covers fitted restricting view/inspection

Fail 22 Jun 2016 107,508 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

covers fitted restricting view/inspection

Pass 24 Jun 2015 104,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 95,438 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 87,847 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 78,027 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 67,581 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 56,168 miles

nearside front inner brake pad worn

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge to 0mm

Pass 20 Jul 2009 34,841 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 22,615 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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 YSL is a 2005 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YSL, 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 YSL registered?

YA05 YSL is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 14 August 2005.

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