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YA05 ZBZ

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

151,373 mi
Last recorded151,373 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2022 151,373 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 140,005 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 137,867 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 133,260 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 124,911 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 115,579 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 105,559 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 96,001 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 85,903 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 75,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 65,657 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 55,160 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 46,528 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

traction light on

Pass 28 Sep 2009 39,109 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 32,502 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 ZBZ 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 100%.

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 ZBZ, 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 ZBZ registered?

YA05 ZBZ is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 22 August 2005.

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