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YA05 ZMU

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,931 mi
Last recorded163,931 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 ZMU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2022 163,931 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 159,931 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slight bend and gaiter split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

chip screen

engine oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2021 159,867 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slight bend and gaiter split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

chip screen

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2020 156,572 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 156,570 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 152,759 miles

Engine cover and sill trims fitted

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Strong advise (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 144,619 miles

both front brake flexi hoses cracking

Fail 19 Jul 2018 144,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

both front brake flexi hoses cracking

Pass 3 Sep 2016 134,551 miles

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

Rear diff leaking

Pass 3 Sep 2015 121,873 miles

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

Rear diff leaking

Pass 3 Sep 2014 107,594 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 96,497 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 96,497 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 83,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 83,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 74,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 61,625 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 61,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 49,354 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 39,117 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 ZMU is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZMU, 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 ZMU is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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