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YB05 MWD

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

131,097 mi
Last recorded131,097 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 MWD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 131,097 miles

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

coolant leaking. possible water pump failure as bearing noise from engine area

Pass 23 Jun 2025 125,440 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 125,440 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 120,423 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 113,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 113,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 107,103 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 101,181 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 3rd last hanger from end (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides 5/6 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear diff noisy when spinning rear wheels

Fail 14 Jul 2021 101,181 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective 3rd last hanger from end (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides 5/6 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear diff noisy when spinning rear wheels

Pass 16 Jul 2020 94,500 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear control arm ball joint has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken off. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 87,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear [at weld] (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 79,704 miles

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 17 Jul 2017 72,844 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 72,832 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 68,678 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 68,601 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre flat

Pass 4 Jul 2015 64,752 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 64,729 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 59,817 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 53,928 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 48,967 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 41,702 miles

outer edges of front tyres wearing

Pass 8 Jun 2010 34,248 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 27,619 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 20,977 miles

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

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

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 MWD is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MWD, 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 MWD registered?

YB05 MWD is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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