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YF05 OJS

2005 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,707 mi
Last recorded153,707 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 153,707 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 153,699 miles

Brake performance not tested DUE TO N/S/F SPRING (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 146,950 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 146,950 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 139,080 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 132,769 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 123,911 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 120,893 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 16 Jan 2015 11,622 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 98,237 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 83,604 miles

nearside front tyre low worn smooth on outer.

rear tyres on limit of 1.6mm.

Pass 20 Jan 2012 66,461 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 53,054 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 43,878 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 32,507 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 22,886 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 21,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2008 21,621 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 OJS is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OJS, 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 OJS registered?

YF05 OJS is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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The MOT history for YF05 OJS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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