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YF05 NZU

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,220 mi
Last recorded123,220 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 123,220 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 123,220 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2019 115,093 miles

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 24 Mar 2018 108,015 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 17 Mar 2017 102,555 miles

Central Front windscreen stone chip

Fail 17 Mar 2017 102,555 miles

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

Central Front windscreen stone chip

Pass 18 Mar 2016 95,040 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 87,354 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 83,708 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 83,702 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 77,786 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 73,390 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 66,669 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 52,510 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 26,454 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 19,972 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 19,972 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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 NZU is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NZU, 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 NZU registered?

YF05 NZU is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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The MOT history for YF05 NZU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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