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YF05 NVW

2005 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,147 mi
Last recorded86,147 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 NVW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 86,147 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 80,424 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2022 74,673 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 74,673 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 68,560 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 68,560 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 65,233 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 62,271 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 60,883 miles

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

Oil leak ()

eml on

Fail 22 Aug 2017 60,883 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

eml on

Pass 18 Aug 2016 56,293 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front starting to crack (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

eml on

Fail 17 Aug 2016 56,293 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front starting to crack (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

eml on

Pass 27 Jul 2015 50,727 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jul 2014 47,976 miles

tpms warning lamp on

Fail 23 Jul 2014 47,976 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

tpms warning lamp on

Fail 16 May 2013 42,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2013 42,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012
Pass 30 Mar 2011 31,493 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 26,891 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 23,776 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 17,411 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 NVW is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NVW, 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 NVW registered?

YF05 NVW is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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