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YA05 ZKX

2005 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,976 mi
Last recorded132,976 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 ZKX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 132,976 miles

oil leak

rear tyres getting low

Pass 3 Sep 2016 121,006 miles

Front Front lower arm ball joint fixing nuts damaged.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Plastic cover in engine bay stopping full inspection of components.

Fail 3 Sep 2016 121,006 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Front Front lower arm ball joint fixing nuts damaged.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Plastic cover in engine bay stopping full inspection of components.

Pass 28 Aug 2015 111,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre some age related perishing to rubber

Offside Front ( Tyre )Some age related perishing to rubber

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 108,383 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Aug 2013 101,009 miles

Both front brake discs worn on inner faces

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 101,009 miles

Both front brake discs worn on inner faces

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 87,504 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 74,366 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 54,099 miles

n/s rear tyre 1.6 -2mm worn badly on inner edges

o/s and n /s front tyres worn on outer edges

o/s rear tyre 1.6-2mm and worn badly on edges

Pass 26 Aug 2009 36,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 36,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 22,447 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

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 ZKX is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZKX, 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 ZKX is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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