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YA05 ZRC

2005 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,507 mi
Last recorded151,507 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 151,507 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 138,738 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 126,617 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Nov 2019 117,885 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 109,425 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 105,830 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 103,039 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm advise immediate change (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 101,392 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring worn and offside - not clearly visible due to other suspension components obstructing view. (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Nov 2015 101,392 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring worn and offside - not clearly visible due to other suspension components obstructing view. (2.4.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 88,184 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 68,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front and rear jacking point pads missing

Fail 12 Nov 2013 68,403 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front and rear jacking point pads missing

Pass 15 Dec 2012 60,516 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 56,149 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 56,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 47,710 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 36,579 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 13,560 miles

N/S/R OUTTER DOOR HANDLE STICKS

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 ZRC 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 ZRC, 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 ZRC is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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