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YF05 OFE

2005 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

226,048 mi
Last recorded226,048 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 OFE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 226,048 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 219,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 217,190 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 217,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 209,398 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 209,398 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2019 194,477 miles

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

rear diff moist

Fail 17 Sep 2019 194,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 175,470 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 170,214 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 166,382 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 161,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 147,604 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres on limit 1.6mm replacement advise

Fail 10 Oct 2014 147,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres on limit 1.6mm replacement advise

Pass 6 Sep 2013 127,705 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 111,799 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 99,668 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 86,745 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 71,475 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 65,189 miles

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

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 OFE is a 2005 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 OFE, 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 OFE registered?

YF05 OFE is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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