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YA05 ZWB

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,930 mi
Last recorded191,930 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 191,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

small chips in screen swept area

Pass 7 Apr 2021 184,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 176,015 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 166,167 miles

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

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))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 166,167 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 157,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 157,478 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 155,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 152,936 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front discs slight corrosion.

Pass 2 Apr 2015 148,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2014 144,141 miles

both front brake hoses perished

both front indicator bulbs starting to emit white light

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit(strong advise)

rear number plate cracked

slight play in offside rear suspension upper arm inner bush

stonechips in front screen

Fail 21 Nov 2014 144,141 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

both front brake hoses perished

both front indicator bulbs starting to emit white light

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm/bald on outer edge and cut around inner edge of tread(strong advise)

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit(strong advise)

rear number plate cracked

slight play in offside rear suspension upper arm inner bush

stonechips in front screen

Pass 1 Nov 2013 128,589 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 115,261 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 5 Nov 2012 115,256 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 22 Nov 2011 99,685 miles

Slight play in both upper arm bushes

Pass 26 Oct 2010 93,715 miles

battry light is on

Pass 28 Oct 2009 82,556 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 66,194 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 66,194 miles

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

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 ZWB 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 75%.

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 ZWB, 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 ZWB is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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