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YA05 ZWL

2005 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

139,194 mi
Last recorded139,194 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 ZWL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 139,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 136,007 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 132,259 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear differential has seepage of oil

Pass 31 May 2019 125,786 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 116,977 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2018 116,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 108,197 miles

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

Nearside low reading n/s

Pass 28 Apr 2016 104,669 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 104,654 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 98,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 92,681 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 86,148 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 75,212 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 70,008 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 58,295 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 58,295 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 42,623 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 ZWL is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ZWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA05 ZWL registered?

YA05 ZWL is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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