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YB05 MKF

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

119,401 mi
Last recorded119,401 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 119,401 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022
Fail 3 Dec 2022 119,401 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 119,401 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 119,401 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 118,855 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

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))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 116,241 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2019 116,241 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 110,012 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 110,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 101,768 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 101,768 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 93,489 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4d)

child seat fitted to n/s/r unable to carry out full inspection of seat belt

Fail 12 Dec 2016 93,489 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

child seat fitted to n/s/r unable to carry out full inspection of seat belt

Pass 24 Oct 2015 80,201 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 77,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 77,850 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 72,517 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 67,385 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 62,388 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 57,271 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 52,005 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 49,924 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 22,100 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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YB05 MKF is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 YB05 MKF, 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 MKF registered?

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

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