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YA05 ZNZ

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,851 mi
Last recorded162,851 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 ZNZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 162,851 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 154,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 152,450 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 148,251 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 144,112 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 144,112 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 138,223 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 128,374 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 112,914 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 112,914 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 96,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

water inside o/s head lamp

Pass 17 Dec 2012 71,736 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 49,999 miles

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

Nearside rear subframe mounting bolt does not tighten to body possibly due to loose captive nut

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 39,244 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 25,736 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 24,422 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 24,422 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 20,092 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 ZNZ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver 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 ZNZ, 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 ZNZ registered?

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

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