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YC05 ZFJ

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,681 mi
Last recorded80,681 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 80,681 miles

Offside Rear tyre. bald on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear tyre, bald on inner edge

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 80,681 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre, bald on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre. bald on inner edge

Fail 15 Apr 2015 76,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 76,463 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 71,150 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 71,150 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 66,164 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 61,131 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 57,276 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 53,574 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 44,407 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 34,252 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 ZFJ is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YC05 ZFJ, 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 ZFJ registered?

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

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