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YB05 MDF

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,289 mi
Last recorded66,289 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 MDF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 66,289 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 61,893 miles

Front discs and pads are wearing low + brake pad warning on dash

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 53,719 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged ** Edge is misshapen/unevenly worn ** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 53,719 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged ** Edge is misshapen/unevenly worn ** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated ** All four tyres ** (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 53,113 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 53,113 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 50,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged RELUCTOR RING CHAFFED/CORRODED (1.6 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged RELUCTOR RING CHAFFED/CORRODED (1.6 (e))

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

Rear REAR WIPER SPLIT

Pass 9 Jul 2018 49,398 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 48,491 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 46,870 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 44,733 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 42,982 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 41,205 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 38,759 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jul 2012 38,745 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2011 35,485 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 35,485 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing on inside deges

Pass 15 Jul 2010 32,523 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 27,170 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 22,442 miles

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

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

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 MDF is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MDF, 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 YB05 MDF registered?

YB05 MDF is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is YB05 MDF safe to buy?

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