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YC05 WAJ

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

100,230 mi
Last recorded100,230 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 WAJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 100,230 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 100,230 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 90,388 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 80,991 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 73,042 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 63,292 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 56,227 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 50,043 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 15 May 2010 43,598 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 37,537 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 May 2008 29,937 miles

tyre pressure lamp on dash

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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YC05 WAJ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YC05 WAJ, 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 YC05 WAJ registered?

YC05 WAJ is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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The MOT history for YC05 WAJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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