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YF05 NZK

2005 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,227 mi
Last recorded100,227 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 100,227 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 100,227 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 90,999 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 90,999 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 81,096 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 22 Jul 2016 73,709 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 73,709 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 65,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 61,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre perrished

windscreen scratched

Pass 2 Jul 2013 56,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn close to wear indicators

Pass 6 Aug 2012 45,451 miles

Baby seat fitted to nearside rear.

Both front brake hoses quite badly deteriorating.

Both rear tyres getting low on tread.

Nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall.

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge and low on tread.

Pass 16 Jun 2011 36,904 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 32,627 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 30,679 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut,cords not exposed.

Pass 9 Jun 2008 24,146 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 NZK is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NZK, 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 NZK registered?

YF05 NZK is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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