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YB05 NHU

2005 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

210,977 mi
Last recorded210,977 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 NHU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 210,977 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 191,879 miles

vehicle low

Pass 15 Feb 2018 172,981 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 156,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 155,974 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 135,726 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2015 121,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front brake pipe flexy hoses slightly deteriorated.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted to the nearside rear, not allowing full inspection to the adult belt.

Fail 14 Feb 2015 121,762 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front brake pipe flexy hoses slightly deteriorated.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted to the nearside rear, not allowing full inspection to the adult belt.

Pass 22 Feb 2014 108,881 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 97,499 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 81,803 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 68,116 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 57,730 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 50,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

sill guards, splash guards and undercarrage trays fitted giving limited access to prescribed areas

Fail 21 Feb 2009 50,284 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

sill guards, splash guards and undercarrage trays fitted giving limited access to prescribed areas

Pass 28 Feb 2008 39,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 38,069 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 NHU is a 2005 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NHU, 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 NHU registered?

YB05 NHU is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is YB05 NHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB05 NHU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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