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YB05 TLO

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,715 mi
Last recorded169,715 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 TLO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 169,715 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 165,744 miles

Brake pad warning light on Brake pads in good condition

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges on both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub frame coated with underseal

Fail 24 Jan 2023 165,741 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak On both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad warning light on Brake pads in good condition

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges on both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub frame coated with underseal

Pass 24 Jan 2022 159,621 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))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 159,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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 11 Jan 2021 146,645 miles

Brake pipes above rear sub frame not visable

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Surface cracks on both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 136,815 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear cv boot perishing

both rear shocker casings corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2019 131,988 miles

both osr and nsr rose bushes have slight play

both rear cv boots have very slight leak

both rear indicators showing slight white light

both rear tyres 2mm

nsr shocker damp

Pass 12 Feb 2018 114,788 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 114,788 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 102,743 miles

emissions blip not detected

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 91,903 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 82,256 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

screen washers poor

Pass 16 Aug 2013 70,137 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 61,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Aug 2012 61,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TLO is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TLO, 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 TLO registered?

YB05 TLO is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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