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YB05 NRY

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

123,492 mi
Last recorded123,492 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 123,492 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 117,970 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 112,036 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 107,020 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 100,330 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 94,165 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 87,803 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 81,551 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 74,666 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 68,469 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2015 62,993 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 62,993 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 57,653 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 51,280 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 47,899 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 42,701 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on edges

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 38,345 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 33,292 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 27,015 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 NRY is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 NRY, 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 NRY registered?

YB05 NRY is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is YB05 NRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB05 NRY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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