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YB05 KZG

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

199,310 mi
Last recorded199,310 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 KZG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 199,310 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2025 199,310 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 197,182 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 194,060 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 189,090 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

underside corrosion and undercover fitted,obscuring inspection

Pass 9 Nov 2021 175,020 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 160,869 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 145,684 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 145,611 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. check bulb possition (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

check wheel alignment

Pass 3 Nov 2018 130,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 123,492 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 117,362 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 117,277 miles

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

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 106,103 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 93,549 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Oct 2013 81,996 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 81,996 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 72,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Nov 2011 60,715 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 53,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Nov 2009 43,359 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 33,540 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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YB05 KZG is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YB05 KZG, 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 YB05 KZG registered?

YB05 KZG is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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