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YA05 ZXY

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,777 mi
Last recorded96,777 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 96,777 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 89,312 miles

rear bumper slightly damaged

shockers slightly leaking

springs corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2017 84,136 miles

coil springs corroded

lowered suspension fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2016 81,234 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 81,234 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 77,146 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 71,573 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 62,340 miles

Damage to nearside front outer tyre wall, no cord showing.

Damage to offside rear outer tyre wall,no cord showing.

Nearside undertray damaged.

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2013 62,340 miles

Damage to nearside front outer tyre wall, no cord showing.

Damage to offside rear outer tyre wall,no cord showing.

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

Nearside undertray damaged.

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2012 49,754 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 49,754 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 40,847 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 38,947 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 34,513 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 30,252 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 28,882 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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 ZXY is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZXY, 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 ZXY registered?

YA05 ZXY is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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