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YB54 JBY

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

124,274 mi
Last recorded124,274 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB54 JBY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 124,274 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 124,261 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 113,657 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 113,640 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 106,645 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 106,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 99,503 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 2 Sep 2019 89,926 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 85,495 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 81,181 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 77,012 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 72,670 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 72,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded link (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded link (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 68,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2014 68,760 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 64,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 60,502 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 53,328 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 46,671 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 45,189 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 40,549 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 33,020 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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YB54 JBY is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YB54 JBY, 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 YB54 JBY registered?

YB54 JBY is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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The MOT history for YB54 JBY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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