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YB05 MOF

2005 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,852 mi
Last recorded90,852 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 MOF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 90,852 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper spring clip missing

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2020 89,486 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front brake caliper spring clip missing

engine cover and undertrays fitted

oil leaks coolant leaks undertrays wet with oil and water

various suspension steering and braking components have coroded

Fail 10 Mar 2020 89,474 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front brake caliper spring clip missing

engine cover and undertrays fitted

oil leaks coolant leaks undertrays wet with oil and water

various suspension steering and braking components have coroded

Pass 13 Mar 2019 85,325 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper spring clip missing

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

nail in the o/s/f tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2018 79,656 miles

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

oil leaks

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2017 74,330 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 61,171 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Mar 2015 48,789 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 37,042 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 25,598 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 22,454 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 20,610 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 17,446 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 17,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 15,099 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 9,976 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 MOF is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MOF, 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 MOF registered?

YB05 MOF is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is YB05 MOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB05 MOF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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