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YD05 WKM

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

192,565 mi
Last recorded192,565 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 WKM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 192,565 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 191,030 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 182,161 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 182,148 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure heat shield loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 173,307 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 165,190 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 157,801 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 157,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2015 157,280 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 155,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs deteriorating

Pass 28 Jun 2013 150,021 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 150,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 126,356 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 102,720 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 Jun 2010 81,387 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 57,588 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 16 Feb 2008 35,083 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2008 35,083 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YD05 WKM is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YD05 WKM, 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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YD05 WKM is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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