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YF05 NLK

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,956 mi
Last recorded194,956 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 NLK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020 194,956 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 194,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached bolt lose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 174,546 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (upper arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 174,461 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (upper arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 148,363 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 148,262 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 123,778 miles

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

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2015 96,359 miles

brake warning light on

Pass 13 Nov 2014 68,841 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 60,157 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 59,995 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 50,790 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 43,615 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 37,527 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 30,919 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 25,157 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 NLK 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 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 YF05 NLK, 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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YF05 NLK is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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