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YA05 YVC

2005 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,530 mi
Last recorded93,530 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2023 93,530 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 78,569 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2022 78,569 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 71,294 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 65,286 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 61,417 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 57,865 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted.

Fail 10 Jul 2018 57,865 miles

Emissions not tested smoking badly . (8.2.1.2 (d))

engine cover & under tray fitted.

Pass 18 Aug 2017 55,186 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

engine smokes slightly on fast idle

Pass 2 Aug 2016 51,154 miles

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

Oil leak ()

engine cover & under tray fitted.

Pass 25 Aug 2015 47,120 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 42,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Aug 2013 37,560 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

both front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 31 Aug 2012 32,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 27,108 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 21,174 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 16,928 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 12,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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 YVC 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 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 YVC, 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 YVC is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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