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YC05 WAO

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,984 mi
Last recorded128,984 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 WAO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 128,984 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2023 123,199 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

rear subframe has slight corrosion

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2022 116,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear subframe corrosion

under-trays fitted obsecuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2021 110,957 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 105,292 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 105,292 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 96,441 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2017 94,800 miles

Enginecover fitted

Undertrays fitted

Fail 10 May 2017 94,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Enginecover fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 31 May 2016 91,435 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 86,037 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 79,882 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 73,304 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 64,709 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 55,439 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 46,327 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 37,737 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2008 26,379 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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YC05 WAO is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WAO, 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 YC05 WAO registered?

YC05 WAO is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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