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YF05 FHN

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,815 mi
Last recorded174,815 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 FHN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 174,815 miles

Handbrake effort just met

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Both lower arm bushes worn and have play not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 30 Jun 2023 174,815 miles

Handbrake effort just met

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Both lower arm bushes worn and have play not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 2 Jul 2022 170,712 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 161,194 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 154,700 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe has signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 149,713 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 141,593 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 141,587 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing retaining clip (3.5.1j)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

TPMS light illuminated

Pass 12 Apr 2016 133,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush top arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear caliper spring missing

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear indicators slight discoloured

exhaust heat shield adrift at rear

item removed from drivers view of road prior to test

Fail 12 Apr 2016 133,423 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1 ltr engine oil added prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush top arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear caliper spring missing

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear indicators slight discoloured

exhaust heat shield adrift at rear

item removed from drivers view of road prior to test

Pass 20 Apr 2015 119,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2015 118,834 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f & n/s/f brake disc's scored

o/s/r & n/s/r brake disc's scored

Pass 17 Apr 2014 100,913 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2013 93,994 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 84,148 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 84,147 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Slight lift in OSR wheel

Pass 6 Jun 2011 80,127 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 73,876 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 60,838 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 46,642 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 46,641 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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YF05 FHN is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YF05 FHN, 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 YF05 FHN registered?

YF05 FHN is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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