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YE55 ZFL

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,033 mi
Last recorded90,033 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 ZFL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 90,033 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both strong advise. (3.5.1i)

corrosion to suspension components

under trays fitted preventing through inspection of under vehicle components.

Fail 30 Aug 2017 90,029 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both strong advise. (3.5.1i)

corrosion to suspension components

under trays fitted preventing through inspection of under vehicle components.

Pass 31 Aug 2016 85,217 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 80,905 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 80,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 76,986 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 76,986 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 71,522 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 71,522 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 59,997 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 59,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 46,100 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 46,028 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 42,421 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 42,343 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 33,877 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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YE55 ZFL is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 YE55 ZFL, 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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YE55 ZFL is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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