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YF05 NTM

2005 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,778 mi
Last recorded117,778 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 NTM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 117,778 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (4) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 117,778 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (4) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 110,086 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 109,782 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' birds excrement (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 101,294 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s rear tyre slight worn out outer edge

Pass 29 Jul 2014 87,780 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 77,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Feb 2012 69,761 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 61,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 61,461 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 49,628 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 49,627 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 43,018 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre has a cut but not showing cordes

Pass 1 Aug 2008 24,539 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 NTM is a 2005 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NTM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF05 NTM registered?

YF05 NTM is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 3 June 2005.

Is YF05 NTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF05 NTM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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