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YF05 OJE

2005 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,923 mi
Last recorded102,923 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 OJE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 102,923 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 94,915 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged osr and nsr both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 82,931 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 81,032 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 76,076 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 71,819 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 66,816 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 66,816 miles

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 62,365 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 55,733 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 46,890 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 39,246 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 32,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Sep 2009 25,378 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 25,378 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 17,754 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 OJE is a 2005 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 OJE, 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 OJE registered?

YF05 OJE is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 22 June 2005.

Is YF05 OJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF05 OJE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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