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YF05 FHX

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

171,351 mi
Last recorded171,351 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 FHX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 171,351 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 160,873 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 156,809 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 156,809 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 153,251 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 148,475 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

emissions too clean

Pass 12 Jan 2018 139,016 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 125,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake flexis slightly perished

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear brake pads getting low

undershields fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2017 125,284 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake flexis slightly perished

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear brake pads getting low

undershields fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2016 112,171 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both n/s tyres have small amount of wear to inner edge

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2015 94,354 miles

can not see brake fluid level

chips in screen

sheilds fitted

sill covers fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 94,354 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

can not see brake fluid level

chips in screen

sheilds fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2014 82,340 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 75,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 70,332 miles

tyre warning light illuminated on dash

Fail 12 Jan 2012 70,332 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

tyre warning light illuminated on dash

Pass 7 Jan 2011 57,400 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 55,575 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 48,941 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 48,941 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 42,751 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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YF05 FHX is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FHX, 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 FHX registered?

YF05 FHX is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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